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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.

 

A red rag to a bull

 

A) A few inspirational words can do wonderful things B) An object, utterance, or act which is certain to provoke someone
C) A signal or symbol used to warn a person D) All prepared and waiting for the signal to start
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) An object, utterance, or act which is certain to provoke someone

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

The realisation came when we noticed that our children (had becoming) too dependent on us.

 

A) had become B) has became
C) has become   D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) had become

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

________________ your crime and your sentence may be reduced, suggested the police.

 

A) Apologise B) Communicate
C) Confess D) Inform
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Confess

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

Rupa said to the driver, "Can you take me to the doctor now?"

 

A) Rupa asked the driver if he could take her to the doctor then. B) Rupa asked the driver that if he could take her to the doctor than.
C) Rupa asked the driver that if he would take her to the doctor at once. D) Rupa asked the driver that if he can take her to the doctor than at once.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rupa asked the driver if he could take her to the doctor then.

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

Living as _________ educated individual in a free society, I felt that we continue to unknowingly hold some biases that we develop _________ time. It requires many maturity updates to install in your psychological system, and at ___________ conscious efforts to develop a good sense of __________. I was small at that time, but with age and experience I absolutely _____________ and approved each and every word my uncle had said that day.

 

Living as _________ educated individual in a free society,

 

A) a B) the
C) an D) one of
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) an

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

 

Beguile

 

A) Deceive   B) Warn  
C) Deter   D) Repel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Deceive  

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: A certain moral code of conduct is ultimately necessary to ensure that the society does not fall prey to degeneration of values, which would lead to rampant
sufferings and ultimately chaos.
Q: Society’s concerns are our concerns: anything capable of causing a detrimental impact on it in the short term or in course of time is ultimately bound to affect us
and our children.
R: When we talk about social morality of any kind, what comes into play is our ability to feel for the well-being of our society.
S: It is a concern to help the society by safeguarding it from unwanted ills and malaise and ensuring its well-being that is at the root of social morality.

 

A) PSQR B) RPSQ
C) QPSR D) PQRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) RPSQ

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

So, in asking you to consider the processes of reasoning we are ________ assuming that you never have reasoned--_________ the contrary we are fully aware that you in connection __________ every other person, have reasoned all your mature life. That is not the question. While everyone reasons, the fact is __________ true that the majority of persons reason incorrectly. Many persons reason ______________ lines far from correct and scientific, and suffer therefor and thereby.

 

reasoning we are ________ assuming that you.

 

A) no B) not
C) none D) nor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) not

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