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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 drop in the ocean

 

A) Even a small gesture means a lot to a needy person. B) To lose someone in a huge crowd.
C) A scolding which has no effect on a stubborn person. D) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.

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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.

 

Protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty

 

A) Castigation B) Immunity
C) Penance D) Ostracism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Immunity

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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.

 

Once ______________, it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is in progress, and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices — often from the same people — that rose to deafening ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ those who succeeded and did wondrously well.

 

marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices

 

A) cacophony B) high decibel
C) whisper D) silence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cacophony

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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'.

 

Being in awe of them,(A)/ the young man followed(B)/their direction to a tee(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.

 

Weather the storm

 

A) Be absolutely unwilling to cooperate B) Fall over in a sudden or dramatic way
C) Survive a period of difficulty D) Dispute a decision or choice already made
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Survive a period of difficulty

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

I have flown this plane for seven years.

 

A) This plane is flying me for seven years. B) I am flying this plane for seven years.
C) Seven years have happened since I have been flying this plane. D) This plane has been flown by me for seven years.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) This plane has been flown by me for seven years.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Illusive

 

A) Deceptive B) Mystery
C) Delusive D) Factual
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Factual

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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.

 

“Run away, children,” said their uncle.

 

A) The uncle asked them to run away. B) The uncle wanted them to run away
C) Their uncle told the children to run away D)  Their uncle say run away, children
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Their uncle told the children to run away

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