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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

I bought her a computer.

 

A) A computer was bought for her by me. B) A computer bought for her by me.
C) A computer was buy for her by me. D) A computer is being bought for her by me.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A computer was bought for her by me.

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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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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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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.

 

You have to take these medicines.

A) These medicines you have to take. B) You have took these medicines.
C) These medicines have to be taken by you. D) Taking of these medicines has to be done by you.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) These medicines have to be taken by you.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Declension

 

A) Decay B) Decision
C) Improvement D) Increase
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Decay

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

Whether it (were balancing) the budget or the day-to-day menu, grandma was the expert.

 

A) has balancing B) was balanced
C) was balancing D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) was balancing

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

 

A) svivelling B) swiveling
C) swivelling D) sviveling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) swivelling

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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.

 

Be in the air

 

A) Harmful gaseous effluents from a factory. B) To fly like a bird or a plane.
C) When an emotion or idea is on everyone's mind. D) To be likely to happen.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) When an emotion or idea is on everyone's mind.

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