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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.

 

Place or insert between one thing and another

 

A) Oust B) Efface
C) Purge D) Interpose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Interpose

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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".

We, on the other hand, (is amused) by the number of channels it had to offer.

 

A) was amused B) were amused
C) were amusing D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) were amused

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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 picture paints a thousand words

 

A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning more effectively than a description does. B) No words can do justice to a masterpiece.
C) A great poem or script recreates a complete imagery. D) Your mind will create fanciful images based on the information that it gets.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning more effectively than a description does.

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) chastise B) adellaide
C) paarlance D) bouttique
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) chastise

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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 kick the bucket

 

A) to get angry B) to die
C) to fall ill D) to get hurt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to die

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

 

Everyone around

A-stood as a misfit among them

B-me turned out to be

C-an early-riser and I

 

A) BAC B) ACB
C) ABC D) CBA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) BAC

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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 hater of woman.

 

A) Monarchist B) Misanthrope
C) Philanderer D) Misogynist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Misogynist

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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.

 

Preserve a right, tradition, or idea in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected

A) Profane B) Sacrilege
C) Enshrine D) Blaspheme
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Enshrine

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