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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.

 

Cut corners

 

 

A) Remove the sharp edges now if you don’t want to get hurt later   B) One has to sacrifice to achieve one's goals
C) Even a coward when cornered musters strength to fight back D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money

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Q:

The capacity to do work is called

A) Pressure B) Force
C) Power D) Energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Energy

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Q:

Which country, on 25 October 2017 announced that it would be introduced a minimum wage for workers?

A) Bahrain B) Kuwait
C) Oman D) Qatar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bahrain

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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.

 

Although it has been felt necessary to devote much space to ________ attempt to find principles that may be said to be at the basis ________ the art of all nations, the executive side of the question has not been neglected. And it is hoped that the __________ method for the study of drawing from the two opposite points of view ofline and mass here advocated may be useful, and help students to avoid some of the _____________ that results from attempting simultaneously the study of these______________ qualities of form expression.

 

study of these ______________ qualities of form expression.

 

A) difference B) different
C) differences D) differently
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) different

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Q:

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.

 

Marketing professionals play a major role in the development of business sectors.

A) A major role is played by the marketing professionals in the development of business sectors. B) A major role is being played by the marketing professionals in the development of business sectors.
C) In the development of business sectors, a major role was played by the marketing professionals. D) In the development of business sectors, a major role has been played by the marketing professionals.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A major role is played by the marketing professionals in the development of business sectors.

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Which of the following is necessary to maintain the number of individuals of species and to prevent their extinction?

A) Digestion B) Circulation
C) Respiration D) Reproduction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Reproduction

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Q:

Martin Crowe who passed away recently was the former cricket captain of which country?

A) Australia B) England
C) New Zealand D) South Africa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) New Zealand

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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.

 

He will pay ______ for his foolishness.

 

A) Dearly B) Deer
C) Dear D) Dearest
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dearly

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