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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) I prefer B) this book
C) than that one. D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) than that one.

Explanation:

‘prefer’ is a verb that is always followed by the preposition ‘to’ expressing choice or preference over something else. In this case choice of ‘this book’ over the ‘other’ one. ‘Than’ is used for comparing to options, ‘prefer to’ expresses choice. Correct expression will be ‘to that one’.

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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is mark 'no error' as the answer.Jaitely announced a waivered of the service charge (a)/ on e-tickets and spoke about a number of steps (b)/ to improve passenger amenities (c)/ such as a ‘coach mitra’ facility. (d)/ No error (e).

A) Jaitely announced a waivered of the service charge B) on e-tickets and spoke about a number of steps
C) to improve passenger amenities D) such as a ‘coach mitra’ facility
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Jaitely announced a waivered of the service charge

Explanation:

'waiver' should be used to make the sentence correct.

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Bilateral monopoly situation is

A) when there are only two sellers of a product B) when there are only two buyers of a product
C) when there is only one buyer and one seller of a product D) when there are two buyers and two sellers of a product
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) when there is only one buyer and one seller of a product

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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.

fuddy-duddy

A) An ill mannered person that one accepts willingly because he/she is a very dear friend B) a person who is very old-fashioned and pompous
C) a shoddy work D) a very confusing situation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a person who is very old-fashioned and pompous

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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 byselecting the appropriate option.

Meera cannot ______ the exam's results.

A) depict B) await
C) envision D) observe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) await

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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.

 

Cyber security has ________________interesting parallel to terrorism. _________________ are asymmetric. Ensuring security of data, information, and communication is considerably harder than hacking into a system. The attacker has an inherent ________________ in both conventional terrorism and cyber attacks. In the case _________________ state­sponsored attacks, the challenges are of a much ________________ magnitude.

 

___________ are asymmetric.

 

A) Both B) Two
C) Twice D) Together
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both

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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.

 

The English language is ___________ complex in character that it can scarcely be learned by rule, and can __________ be mastered by the study of such idioms and phrases as are provided in this book; but just as care must be taken to place every accent or stress _________ the proper syllable in the ______________ of every word it contains, so must the stress or emphasis be placed on the proper word in ___________ sentence spoken.

 

proper word in ___________ sentence spoken.

 

 

A) all B) while
C) every D) as
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) every

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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.

 

Keep your chin up

 

A) Behave arrogantly in front of elders.   B) Keep your self respect at all times.  
C) Remain cheerful in difficult circumstances.   D) Pretend to be good when you have an evil plan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Remain cheerful in difficult circumstances.  

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