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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

A lengthy and aggressive speech addressed to a large assembly.

A) hullabaloo B) cacophony
C) pandemonium D) harangue
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) harangue

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

Cultural _____ is very important in international business.

A) sensibility B) sensitivity
C) smartness D) susceptibility
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) sensitivity

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

We shall invite Suresh.

A) Suresh would be invited by us. B) Suresh would have been invited by us.
C) Suresh will be invited by us. D) Suresh will have been invited by us.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Suresh will be invited by us.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Make something seem less important, significant, or trifling.

A) superintend B) optimality
C) trivialize D) dumb down
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) trivialize

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Catch a tartar

A) To catch a dangerous person B) To deal with a person who is more than one's match
C) To trap a wanted criminal with great difficulty D) To live carefully and cautiously
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To deal with a person who is more than one's match

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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.

Give somebody a ring

A) Propose marriage B) Inform about the death of a loved one
C) Call someone on the telephone D) Trap somebody in a difficult relationship
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Call someone on the telephone

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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.

Surly

A) Sweet B) Unfriendly
C) Clear D) Pleasant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Unfriendly

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At what temperature (in degree celsius), the numerical values on Celsius and Fahrenheit scales become equal?

A) –40 B) 40
C) 273 D) -273
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) –40

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