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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.

whole nine yards

A) love someone blindly B) euphemism for an Indian dress called sari
C) a small area but sufficient D) everything possible
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) everything possible

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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.

 

Mr. Rao told Mr. Mehta that he had to go to the town that day.

 

A) Mr. Rao said,"I have to go to the town today." B) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta I have to go to the town that day."
C) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta, I have to go to the town today." D) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta I will have to go to the town today."
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta I will have to go to the town today."

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

 

To sweep over something so as to surround it completely.

A) engulf B) imbibe
C) drown D) plunge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) engulf

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Paper over the cracks

A) To take risk B) To cause embarrassment
C) To hide problems D) To be absent from duty without permission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To hide problems

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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.

The quake also_______ mudslides on the outskirts of the city.

A) tempered B) tampered
C) erupted D) triggered
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) triggered

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

An act of travelling from one place to another

A) Series B) Journey
C) Sequence D) Programme
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Journey

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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.

The revolting players and the game's administrators held _____ discussions to resolve the payment dispute.

A) unnecessary B) obligatory
C) preliminary D) silent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) preliminary

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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'.

Several great battles (1)/ took place among (2)/ the British and the Americans. (3)/No Error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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