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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.

to chew someone out

 

A) to bore someone by talking ceaselessly B) to discourage someone who is going to start a new venture
C) reprimand someone severely D) to save someone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) reprimand someone severely

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

You might as well(A)/read a novel instead of(B)/staring at the ceiling.(C)/No error(D)

 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) D

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

The insecticide is very powerful and can kill a wide ___________ of insects.

 

A) volume B) spectrum
C) rainbow D) plethora
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) spectrum

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A soldier or sailor, who rebels or refuses to obey the orders of a person in authority.

 

A) radical B) anarchist
C) mutineer D) revolutionary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) mutineer

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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".

We, on the other hand, (is amused) by the number of channels it had to offer.

 

A) was amused B) were amused
C) were amusing D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) were amused

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Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the given sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.

Delegation is the transfer of/ authority through superior to subordinate/ at different levels/ in an organized sector.

A) Delegation is the transfer of B) Authority through superior to subordinate
C) At different levels D. In an organized sector D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Authority through superior to subordinate

Explanation:

The error lies in the second part of the sentence. The correct usage for transfer is 'from........to........' and not 'through.....to......'. Hence, 'through' must be replaced with 'from'.

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Recalcitrant

A) Peculiar, Convivial B) Amenable, Docile
C) Taciturn, Withering D) Voluble, Turgid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Amenable, Docile

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Recalcitrant: having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline
Peculiar: different to what is normal or
expected; strange Convivial: (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable
Amenable: open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Docile: ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Withering: intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful
Voluble: (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly
Turgid: swollen and distended or congested
Pendulous: hanging down loosely
Jocular: fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘amenable, docile’ forms an antonym- antonym pair of ‘recalcitrant’.

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Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest monsoon than the east coast?

A) Unlike the east coast this coast is straight B) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall
C) The east coast is broader than the west coast D) The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall

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