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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.

 

The tail is wagging the dog

 

 

A) A situation where a small good thing makes everyone happy B) The less important or subsidiary factor, person, or thing dominates a situation  
C) A person who is always happy to meet you D) Even smaller tasks become important if the whole project is to succeed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The less important or subsidiary factor, person, or thing dominates a situation  

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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.

 

The unfortunate family could do nothing, but __________ the death of their sole bread winner.

 

A) wail B) languish
C) mourn D) repent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) mourn

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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.

 

She laughed at the antics of the jester.

A) Laughing at the antics of the jester was done by her. B) She herself laughs at the antics of the jester.
C) The antics of the jester were laughed at by her. D) Her laughter was to the antics of the jester.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The antics of the jester were laughed at by her.

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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.

Truth is indeed a controversial aspect of ______. But almost always it can be justified as a moral principle on the basis of ______. When we talk about speaking the truth in order not to hide what, if hidden, will only prove damaging to others, we are emphasizing the ability to ‘feel’ for others. Again, often we purposely keep ourselves from communicating the truth as, once ______, it may hurt someone‘s feelings and sentiments. But keeping a person in the dark or denying him or her knowledge which he or she ought to have amounts to ______ another soul of its right to know that with which it has a ______.

communicating the truth as, as a moral principle on the basis of ______.

A) aggression B) compassion
C) progression D) intercession
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) compassion

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The ultimate hope (will force the nations) P (that the destructive nature of weapons) Q (to give up war) R (has not been fulfilled)S

The correct sequence should be

A) P S Q R B) P Q R S
C) Q P R S D) P R Q S
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Q P R S

Explanation:

Since, the sentence starts talking about the ultimate hope; it should be followed by the statement that is talking about the hope. So, only statement Q connects with the given statement. Also, in the options there is a single option with starting statement as Q. The correct formation would be, ‘The ultimate hope that the destructive nature of weapons will force the nations to give up war has not been fulfilled.’

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The man (is generally the one) P (who can work very hard) Q (when he must work who) R (can play most heartily when he has the chance of playing) S

The correct sequence should be

A) Q R S P B) P S Q R
C) S P Q R D) Q R P S
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) S P Q R

Explanation:

Since, the sentence starts with a subject, the next statement will carry a relative pronoun connecting the statements. S follows the opening statement. P will be the next statement which is mentioning the other feature of the man. Q will be the next statement as it describes another quality of man. Thus, R will be the concluding statement and thus form a coherent paragraph.

The correct formation would be, ‘The man who can play most heartily when he has the chance of playing is generally the one who can work very hard when he must work’.

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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'.

At this moment that (1)/ terrible door burst noisily open and (2)/ banged for the wall. (3)/No Error (4)

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

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In each of the following question, find out which part has an error. I told him on his face

A) /that he could not hope B) / to pass the stringent
C) / Medical examination of the Service Selection Board D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) /that he could not hope

Explanation:

Could is used in hypothetical situation, where we want to express ability except willingness. So, ‘could’ should be replaced with should.

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