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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.

A bone of contention

A) The only part to which two arguing parties agree. B) An issue over which there is continuing disagreement.
C) A very expensive inherited property. D) To be happy with only a few things.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) An issue over which there is continuing disagreement.

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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".

The doctor removed the eye patch and asked him how he (were feeling).

A) was felt B) has feeling
C) was feeling D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) was feeling

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 


It so haappens that_____ siblings sing one of_____invariably has a less_____ vocal prowess even though______ have a similarly commendable ____base.

 

It so happens that ______

 

A) how B) when
C) if D) why
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) when

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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 art of growing up is living in the school of life, where learning is ______, and taking responsibility is important.

A) neglected B) ignored
C) focused D) superficial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) focused

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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 get up on the wrong side of the bed

A) to find oneself in a strange place when one wakes up especially after drinking a lot previous night B) to start the day in a bad mood which continues all day long
C) to argue with your spouse D) to roll a lot in bed while sleeping
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to start the day in a bad mood which continues all day long

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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.

For a minute, dispel all the mental images and stereotypes; ______________ the jargon of 'opening up,' 'flow,' 'nidra,' and 'balance'. Focus _______ what you need for your body. ___________ you aren't sure, begin here — with just one asana. It's one of the basic ones ___________ I lead every class with. You can do it as a stand-alone piece ____________ begin with it when you're at the gym.

stand-alone piece ____________ begin with it when you're at the gym.

A) or B) nor
C) either D) neither
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) or

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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 improvementis needed, select "no improvement".

 

During the last decade the typewriters (had give) way to the computers.

 

A) have gave B) is giving
C) have given D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) have given

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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'.

 

The salaried class may feel hard done by (1)/ and the young may not seeing a swift surge in (2)/ employment opportunities as a result of the Budget proposals.(3)/ No error (4)

 

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

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