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A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
BC, GHI, NOPQ, ?

A) BCDEF B) UVWXY
C) WXYZA D) STUVW
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) WXYZA

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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.

Lend me your ear

A) To politely ask for someone's full attention B) Begging someone to listen to your grievances
C) When nobody is willing to hear your side of the story D) Call someone for severe scolding.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To politely ask for someone's full attention

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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.

Anil says, "I am glad to be here this morning"

A) Anil says he is glad to be there that morning. B) Anil says that he is glad to be there that morning.
C) Anil was saying that he was glad to be there this morning. D) Anil says that he was glad to be here this morning.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Anil says that he is glad to be there that morning.

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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 quit on someone

 

A) To fire someone from a job. B) To cheat with someone.
C) To give up on a difficult person. D) To stop helping someone, especially when the support is needed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To stop helping someone, especially when the support is needed.

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Select the antonym of
pervert

A) virtuous B) libertine
C) deviant D) debauchee
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) virtuous

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
All the allegations levelled (over) the poor watchman were found to be baseless.

A) upon B) off
C) against D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) against

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Select the antonym of
mishmash

A) potpourri B) medley
C) organized D) haphazard
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) organized

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
He has painted that picture so often that he can do it with his (eyes closed).

A) arms full B) eyes opened
C) mind blank D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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