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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".

 

A simple glance at one’s garden (uplifted) the mood.

 

A) uplift B)  uplifts  
C)  uplifting   D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  uplifts  

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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 show approval or praise by clapping.

 

A) To extol B) To eulogise
C) To applaud D) To hail
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To applaud

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

With might and main

 

A) with full risks B) with full force
C) having full confidence D) with full blessings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) with full force

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First country to impose carbon tax is ________.

A) Australia B) Iceland
C) USA D) New Zealand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) New Zealand

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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.

Rome was not built in a day

A) It takes time to create great things B) You have to win many wars to build an empire
C) A task done hurriedly fails completely D) Building anything worth while requires skill
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It takes time to create great things

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

 

Have you created this beautiful artwork?

A) Had you been creating this beautiful artwork? B) Had you created this beautiful artwork?
C) Has this beautiful artwork been created by you? D) Has creating this beautiful artwork been done by you?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Has this beautiful artwork been created by you?

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

 

The carpenters will take a month's time to make the furniture.

A) A month's time is took by the carpenter to make the furniture. B) The carpenters to make the furniture will take a month's time.
C) A month's time will be taken by the carpenter to make the furniture. D) Making of the furniture by the carpenters will take a month's time.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A month's time will be taken by the carpenter to make the furniture.

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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.

Private companies do not produce new varieties and inputs ______ as a result of their own research.

A) sincerely B) purportedly
C) entirely D) abjectly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) entirely

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