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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.

to bite your tongue

 

A) to cause self­inflicting harm B) to make a desperate effort to avoid saying something
C) harsh words once spoken can never come back D) to be astonished
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to make a desperate effort to avoid saying something

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

As global temperatures rise, an untreatable new strain of the flu might _________ up at any moment.

A) fill B) crop
C) bring D) chop
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) crop

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

The new lecturer (A)/ seems to be very popular with (B)/ most of the class. (C)/ No error (D)

 

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

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


The phrase consists usually of a few words which denote a single idea that __________ a separate part of a sentence. In this respect it differs from theclause, ___________ is a short sentence that forms a distinct part __________ a composition, paragraph, or discourse. Correct phrasing is_______________ by rests, such rests do not break the ______________ of a thought or the progress of the sense.


do not break the ______________ of a thought

A) continuity B) continue
C) continuous D) continuously
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) continuity

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In India, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act came into force in 1981, but was amended in ________ to include noise as an air pollutant.

A) 1987 B) 1997
C) 2007 D) 2017
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1987

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Which of the following is responsible for Vermicomposting?

A) Fungus B) Worms
C) Bacteria D) Birds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Worms

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Which of the following Indian states has the smallest coastline?

A) Goa B) Kerala
C) Odisha D) West Bengal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Goa

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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.

Articulate

A) Distinct B) Unclear
C) Disconnect D) Secret
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Distinct

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