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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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Anions are formed by _____.

A) losing of electrons B) gaining of electrons
C) gaining of neutrons D) losing of neutrons
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) gaining of electrons

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Warming Ammonium chloride with sodium hydrochloride in a test tube is an example of

A) Open system B) Closed system
C) Isobaric system D) Isothermal system
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Open system

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During the past century, the temperature of Earth has increased by ________.

A) 0.6 deg C B) 1.6 deg C
C) 2.6 deg C D) 3.6 deg C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.6 deg C

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What is formed when Magnesium is burnt?

A) Baking Soda B) Calcium Carbonate
C) Ash D) Vinegar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ash

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In Microsoft Word, ____________ view enables us to view our document as it would appear in a web browser such as the Internet Explorer.

A) Web Layout B) Normal Layout
C) Reading Layout D) Print Layout  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Web Layout

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To make India a cashless economy by pushing cashlesstransaction, which committee is constituted by thegovernment?

A) Adhyarjuna Committee B) Amitabh Kant Committee
C) A Ghosh Committee D) Abid Hussain Committee
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Amitabh Kant Committee

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Who was the founder of the Theosophical society of India?

A) Annie Besant B) Womesh Chandra Bannerjee
C) Ram Prasad Bismil D) Subhash Chandra Bose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Annie Besant

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