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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

A) Being a rainy day B) we did not feel like going out or doing anything
C) except playing chess in our room. D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Being a rainy day

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The error is in first part. If we start the sentence with being, it means that we were rainy which is incorrect. The sentence indicates that the day was Rainy, and the day will be denoted by ‘It’. So ‘It being a rainy day’ will be the correct idiomatic expression. Otherwise the meaning of the sentence changes.

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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.

 

Crocodile tears

 

A) To feel sad for another person's misfortunes B) To laugh so much that your eyes start to water
C) A person whose sadness is never noticed D) Expressions of sorrow that are insincere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Expressions of sorrow that are insincere

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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.

 

It is obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ________ all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ______________ private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ______________ and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ______________ in this cost calculation. However, the family __________ this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.

 

However, the family __________ this burden

 

A) bore B) bears
C) had borne D) is bearing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) bears

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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.

 

Easy come, easy go

 

A) if you forcibly tie up a person in a relationship that person will run away B) no matter what, one should never lose temper
C) every task is easy for a talented person D) something acquired without effort may be lost without regret
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) something acquired without effort may be lost without regret

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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.

 

When bad things happen to good people they become ______ not worse.

 

A) authentic B) unrealistic
C) better D) ideal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) better

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In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

 

A) Apeareance B) Appearrance
C) Appearence D) Appearance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Appearance

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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.

 

Eclectic

 

A) Particular   B) Electric  
C) Selective   D) Diverse
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Diverse

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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.

 

These terms imply two different distinct functions of the human mind. The active function _______________ the volitional, voluntary thinking. It is the conscious focusing of the mind _________ some mental problem. Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts and ideas _______ in harmony with your special subject of study implies Active Mentation. This function is used _________ the active, wide-awake man in his busy and energetic moments.

 

The active function _______________ the volitional,

 

A) performs B) perform
C) performing D) performed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) performs

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