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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.

 

We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.

 

This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze

 

A) juxtaposition B) nearness
C) contact D) proximity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) juxtaposition

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

 

I said to my father, "I had a great time yesterday."

A) I told my father that I had a great time the day before. B) I told my father that I have had a great time the day before.
C) I told my father that I had a great time the day before that day. D) I told my father this that I have had a great time yesterday.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) I told my father that I had a great time the day before.

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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.

Repetition bred a sense of _____________ with the characters.

A) familiarity B) familiar
C) familiarly D) familiarise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) familiarity

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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.

Moving to the city was eye-__________ for the straitlaced country girl.

A) clearing B) freeing
C) saving D) opening
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) opening

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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.

On some easy days when I am at

A-home, we chat and she

B-more into her life

C-lets me peek a bit

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

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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.

I like __________ in the sun.

A) laying B) lay
C) lie D) lying
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) lying

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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 the dust

A) To be killed B) To fall down
C) To be dirt poor D) To get dirty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To be killed

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