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Q:

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

A) We can go see a movie, or we can get something to eat. B) When you get there, please remember to call me.
C) Mohan bought some new shoes and wore them to a party. D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) We can go see a movie, or we can get something to eat.

Explanation:

A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon or conjunction. An independent clause is a clause that has a subject and verb and forms a complete thought.

Here except option A) other two options dependent.

 

Hence, A) We can go see a movie, or we can get something to eat is a compound sentence.

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Statement: People in Pratapgarh are not paying their telephone bills in spite of the various verbal warnings and remainders. It has now informed the subscribers through a notification that those who do not pay their bills by the due date will be charged penalty for every defaulting day.
Course of action:
a. Majority of people may pay their bills by the due date to avoid penalty.
b. People generally pay heed to such statutory notifications.

A) Only a follows B) Both a & b follows
C) Only b follows D) Neither a nor b follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Both a & b follows

Explanation:

Enforcing a penalty will motivate people to pay the bills. So, course of action a follows.
It is general tendency to act accordingly when a penalty clause slapped. So, course of action b follows.

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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.

 

The tail is wagging the dog

 

 

A) A situation where a small good thing makes everyone happy B) The less important or subsidiary factor, person, or thing dominates a situation  
C) A person who is always happy to meet you D) Even smaller tasks become important if the whole project is to succeed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The less important or subsidiary factor, person, or thing dominates a situation  

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Who makes it has no need of it.

What is it?

Answer

A Coffin.

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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.

Lend me your ear

A) To politely ask for someone's full attention B) Begging someone to listen to your grievances
C) When nobody is willing to hear your side of the story D) Call someone for severe scolding.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To politely ask for someone's full attention

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Read each part of the sentence to find out if there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. 

A part of Special development fund is(1) / expected to be released(2) /

next month and the provisional(3) / for remaining amount in the new budget(4)

A) (1) B) (2)
C) (3) D) (4)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (3)

Explanation:

'provision' should replace 'provisional'.

 

A noun is required here and provisional is an adjective. Provision means supplies whereas provisional means temporary or contingent.

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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) Ambarass B) Embarass
C) Embarrs D) Embarrass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Embarrass

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Zealous

A) Droopy, Gigantic B) Tenacity, Assiduity
C) Fervent, Apathetic D) Conceited, Capacious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fervent, Apathetic

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Zealous: having or showing zeal
Droopy: hanging down limply
Gigantic: of very great size or extent; huge or enormous
Tenacity: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip
Assiduity: constant or close attention to what one is doing
Fervent: having or displaying a passionate intensity
Apathetic: showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Conceited: excessively proud of oneself; vain
Capacious: having a lot of space inside; roomy
Hilarity: extreme amusement, especiallywhen expressed by laughter
Livid: furiously angry
Therefore, it can be observed that option C i.e. ‘fervent, apathetic’ forms a synonym- antonym pair of ‘zealous’.

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