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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 detective's ability to ________ makes it easy for him to scare suspects into confessing.

A) bluff B) stuff
C) enough D) cough
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) bluff

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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'.

Although he studied(A)/very hard, he(B)/could not pass the exam.(C)/No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) D

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

 

Up against the wall

 

A) To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety B) In a disorderly fashion
C) In an inextricable situation D) Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) In an inextricable situation

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

 

Meera said, “I prefer singing to dancing.”

 

A) Meera said that she preferred singing to dancing. B) Meera say that she preferred singing to dancing.
C) Meera said she prefer singing to dancing. D) Meera said that I prefer singing to dancing.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Meera said that she preferred singing to dancing.

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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.

 

Perspicacious

 

A) Foolish   B) Obscure  
C) Shrewd   D) Indistinct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Shrewd  

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

 

 

A) Solemn B) Pious
C) Devout D) Irreverent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Irreverent

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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 spin one's wheels

 

A) to take a chance B) to do a job quickly
C) to narrate someone a confusing story D) to waste one's time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to waste one's time

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Which  one  of  the  following  is  the  correct sequence  of  occurrences  of  rivers  from Chennai to Kolkata when travelled by road (shortest distance)?

A) Krishna,  Kaveri,  Godavari,  Mahanadi, Subarnarekha B) Krishna,  Periyar,  Godavari,  Mahanadi, Subarnarekha
C) Penneru,Krishna, Godavari, Mahanadi, Subarnarekha D) Penneru,    Mahanadi,    Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Penneru,Krishna, Godavari, Mahanadi, Subarnarekha

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From south to northeast. Penneru-Andhra Pradesh, Krishna-Karnataka, Godavari-Maharashtra, Mahanadi-Odisha,  Subarnarekha-Jharkhand.

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