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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.

The two Prime Ministers are signing the accord.

A) The accord was being signed by the two Prime Ministers. B) The accord is being signed by the two Prime Ministers.
C) The accord has been signed by the two Prime Ministers. D) The accord had been signed by the two Prime Ministers.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The accord is being signed by the two Prime Ministers.

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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.

 

A fool and his money are easily parted

A) a foolish person spends money carelessly and will soon be penniless B) a miser will eventually lose all his money due to one foolish mistake
C) a foolish person will never be able to get rich D) a rich person should be smart enough to avoid people who will fool him for his wealth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a foolish person spends money carelessly and will soon be penniless

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In the following question, four words have been given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Irrepresible B) Irrefutable
C) Irrevocable D) Irresistible
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Irrepresible

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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.

 

Master of ceremonies

 

A) Ceremonist B) Compere
C) Organiser D) Manager
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Compere

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Who discovered electricity and invented the lightning rod and bifocals?

A) Kirkpatrick Macmillan B) Benjamin Franklin
C) William Henry Fox Talbot D) Sir Alexander Fleming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Benjamin Franklin

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

One (A) / should keep (B) / his word. (C) / No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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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.

Draw a blank

A) Paint something B) Find no favour
C) Oblige someone D) Teach someone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Find no favour

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) bordeux B) ambienc
C) macakues D) culinary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) culinary

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