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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Evanescent

A) Enticing B) Fleeting
C) Erratic D) Elusive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Enticing

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Usurp

A) Restore B) Encroach
C) Coup D) Seize
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Restore

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The International Day of Older Persons is observed on

A) 1st October B) 2nd October
C) 3rd October D) 4th October
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1st October

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An object is in static equilibrium when it is _______.

A) at rest B) moving in a circular path
C) moving with uniform velocity D) accelerating at high speed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) at rest

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

She said,"I've been in this school since 1998."

A) She said that she had been in that school since 1998. B) She said that she have been in this school since 1998.
C) She said that she was in this school since 1998. D) She said that she was being in that school since 1998.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) She said that she had been in that school since 1998.

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The main mineral constituents of the continental mass are ________ and alumina.

A) iron oxide B) silica
C) water D) oxygen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) silica

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

The truck rumbled to a halt and a man got out and ran.

A) shrieked at B) screeched to
C) screamed at D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) screeched to

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

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt

A) Sanction B) Flatter
C) Compliment D) Sarcasm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sarcasm

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