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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.

 

blood is thicker than water

A) relations are more important than merit B) all crimes are not equal so punishment for murder is not same as that of theft
C) family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones D) deceit from a family member hurts more than being cheated by strangers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones

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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 ___________ conversation-starter cultivated by years of ostentatious ___________ society is a simple ‘how do you do?’ followed by a polite shaking of hands and an optional comment on the weather. But aside __________ the mental trauma this ritual causes to those unfortunate souls who suffer from clammy hands, it also doesn’t provide much incentive to go on. Fascinating as the weather can be from time _________ time, one can speak only so much about the ____________ of the sun and express sympathy towards the depressions the Bay of Bengal faces.

 

from time _________ time, one

 

A) to B) at
C) so D) is
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to

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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.

 

If there is a subject of really ______________ interest and utility, it is the art of writing and speaking one's own language ___________. It is the basis of culture, as we all know; but it is infinitely more _________ that, it is the basis of business. ___________ salesman can sell anything unless he can explain the merits of his goods in effective language, or can write ___________ advertisement equally effective, or present his ideas, and the facts, in a letter.

 

is infinitely more _________ that, it is the basis

 

A) then B) such
C) so D) than
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) than

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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 ______ age movies are quite popular.

 

A) come of   B) long  
C) coming of   D) over    
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) coming of  

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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) Maintenance   B)  Maintainence  
C) Maintanance   D)  Mainteinance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Maintenance  

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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.

 


A person who moves stealthily about or loiters near a place with a view to committing a crime

 

A) Scrupulous B)  Prowler
C)  Veracious D)  Unfeigned
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  Prowler

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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.

 

All this suggests the intimate relations which exist between history, politics, and sociology. The ____________ thing, however, is not the identities but the distinctions.For, however much the _____________ disciplines may, in practice, overlap, it is necessary ________ the sake of clear thinking to have their limits defined. As far _______sociology and history are concerned the differences may be summed up in a word. __________ history and sociology are concerned with the life of man as man.

 

up in a word. __________ history and

 

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

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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.

 

Cut corners

 

 

A) Remove the sharp edges now if you don’t want to get hurt later   B) One has to sacrifice to achieve one's goals
C) Even a coward when cornered musters strength to fight back D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money

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