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Q:

Opening in a wall to let in air or light

A) Ceiling B) Door
C) Window D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Window

Explanation:

The Opening in a wall to let in air or light is nothing but a Window.

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Q:

Which of these lines contains a metaphor?

A) You light up my life. B) She was fishing for compliments.
C) He broke my heart. D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

A metaphor is a figure of speech that is used to make a comparison between two things that aren't alike but do have something in common.

 

In all the given options we have Metaphors.

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Q:

One who is fond of fighting

A) Militant B) Aggressive
C) Bellicose D) Belligerent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bellicose

Explanation:

The person one who is fond of fighting is known as Bellicose.

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Q:

That which cannot be corrected

A) Incorrigible B) Illegible
C) Illegal D) Indelible
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Incorrigible

Explanation:

The One-word substitute for That which cannot be corrected is Incorrigible.

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Q:

Very pleasing to eat

A) Palatable B) Tantalising
C) Sumptuous D) Appetising
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Palatable

Explanation:

The one word substitute for Very pleasing to eat is  Palatable. It means of food or drink that is very tasty, appetizing or pleasant to eat or drink.

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Q:

Expedite is the opposite of

A) halt B) quicken
C) rush D) hasten
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) halt

Explanation:

Expedite means making an action fast or sooner i.e, to accomplish a work as quickly as possible.

 

Hence, halt means stop and it is opposite of Expedite.

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Q:

A restrictive clause is one that

A) usually occurs at the beginning of a sentence B) should be set off by commas
C) limits the meaning of the word it describes D) functions as an adverb
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) limits the meaning of the word it describes

Explanation:

A restrictive clause is one that limits the meaning of the word it describes.

For example :: 

The girl who lives next door is beautiful.

This restrictive clause limits "the girl" to say it's specifically the one next door.

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Q:

Which sentence contains both an adverb and a conjunction?

A) Adam crept silently up the stairs, but couldn't slow his heartbeat. B) The storm caused flooding as predicted.
C) Sneha was a kind person, but she hated people who spread rumors. D) Do you want the shrimp or the crab?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Adam crept silently up the stairs, but couldn't slow his heartbeat.

Explanation:

The sentence which contains both an adverb and a conjunction is "Adam crept silently up the stairs, but couldn't slow his heartbeat."

 

Here, Adverb - Silently and Conjunction - But.

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