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In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

They hurried up the booth’s back and waited for the malformed youth to disperse.

i. to the booth’s back

ii. for towards the booth’s back

iii. for the booth’s backing

A) Only i	B) Only ii
C) Only iii	D) Both i and ii

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only i

Explanation:

The correct preposition to be used with the verb ‘hurried’ is ‘to’ and not the others. ‘Hurry to a place’ means ‘move to a place with great haste.’

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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.

Tremulous

A) Stringent, Garrulous	B) Quivery, Steady
C) Conjunctive, Desist	D) Abstain, Defer

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Quivery, Steady

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Tremulous: shaking or quivering slightly

Stringent: (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

Garrulous: excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Quivery: shaking or trembling slightly
Steady: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
Conjunctive: relating to or forming a connection or combination of things
Desist: stop doing something; cease or abstain

Abstain: restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
Defer: put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone
Terse: sparing in the use of words; abrupt
Abrupt: sudden and unexpected
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘quivery, steady’ forms a synonym-antonym pair of ‘tremulous’.

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Clove is obtained from

A) Root	B) Stem
C) Leaves	D) Flower buds

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Flower buds

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Revolving Door was invented by ________.

A) Lucien Vidi	B) John Venn
C) Theophilus Van Kannel	D) Lewis Urry

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Theophilus Van Kannel

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Who is commonly known as "the Father of Microbiology"?

A) Robert Hooke	B) Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek
C) Carl Linnaeus	D) Charles Darwin

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek

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If $\tan 45^{0} = c o t \emptyset, t h e n t h e v a l u e o f \emptyset, i n r a d i a n s i s$

A) π	B) π9
C) π2	D) π12

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) π9

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The first Commonwealth Games in 1930 was held in which country?

A) Australia	B) England
C) New Zealand	D) Canada

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Canada

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Which of the following was not mentioned in the Dhamma?

A) Obedience to parents	B) Charity
C) Paternalism	D) Faith in Sangha

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