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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Practice makes a man perfect

A) Perfection demands patience B) Any problem can be solved if you are willing to try many times
C) Regular activity is the way to become proficient in it D) It takes a long time to form a good habit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Regular activity is the way to become proficient in it

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Zip your lip

A) Keep quiet about something. B) To talk fast.
C) To not think before speaking. D) The silence before a storm.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Keep quiet about something.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

Grandmother is knitting a sweater for you.

A) A sweater is being knit by grandmother for you. B) A sweater will be knit by grandmother for you.
C) Grandmother is knitting for you a sweater. D) Knitting of a sweater has been done by grandmother for you.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A sweater is being knit by grandmother for you.

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

Few countries can __________ India in variety, colour and the richness of dance forms.

A) compare B) rival
C) perform D) prevail
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) rival

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

I waited _____ the train arrived.

A) as B) until
C) since D) after
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) until

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The teacher said, "Nobody can solve the problem."

A) The teacher said that nobody can solve the problem. B) The teacher said that nobody should solve the problem.
C) The teacher said that somebody can solve the problem. D) The teacher said that nobody could solve the problem.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The teacher said that nobody could solve the problem.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Spin one's wheels

A) Keep bragging about oneself B) Try your luck
C) Expel much effort for little or no gain D) Start a long journey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Expel much effort for little or no gain

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Apathy

A) negligence B) indifference
C) sympathy D) silence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) indifference

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