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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.

Curtail

A) Prolong B) Downsize
C) Lengthen D) Extend
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Downsize

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to forma coherent paragraph.

So he decided he

A-people, hopefully none

B-better place with fewer

C-would go far away, to a

A) CBA B) CAB
C) BCA D) BAC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) CBA

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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.

The maestro's son has no taste _________ music.

A) about B) with
C) in D) to
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) in

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) ardvark B) cubickles
C) jauntier D) celiebate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) jauntier

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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.

 

Cross that bridge when you come to it.

 

A) It is always better to plan for an eventuality rather face it when you are unprepared. B) Deal with a problem when and if it arises.
C) A bridge is a path to a different world. D) If you are brave then you can overcome all hurdles.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Deal with a problem when and if it arises.

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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.

Despite the abuse and insults that were hurled at him, he really sticks on his guns and showed the protesters how to be calm.
i. he really stuck onto his guns and showed the protesters
ii. he really stuck to his guns and showed the protesters
iii. he really is sticking his guns onto the protesters

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B. Only ii

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Ans. B.
‘to stick to one’s guns’ means refuse to compromise or change, despite criticism. It is a phrasal verb hence we can’t make any changes in the prepositions used. The sentence is in past tense, hence stick should be replaced by stuck.

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Pentane has _____ structural isomers.

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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The series of processes by which nitrogen and its compounds are inter-converted in the environment and in living organisms is called _____ .

A) Absorption of Nitrogen B) Ammonification
C) Nitrogen Fixation D) Nitrogen Cycle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nitrogen Cycle

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