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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
We (are looking forward for) a positive response from you.

A) are looking forward to B) have been looking forward at
C) should look forward at D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) are looking forward to

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Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.


Learning is the knowledge of that which is not generally known to others, and which we can only derive at second­hand from books or other artificial sources. The knowledge of that which is before us, or about us, which appeals to our experience, passions, and pursuits, to the bosoms and businesses of men, is not learning. Learning is the knowledge of that which none but the learned know. He is the most learned man who knows the most of what is farthest removed from common life and actual observation. The learned man prides himself in the knowledge of names, and dates, not of men or things. He thinks and cares nothing about his next­door neighbours, but he is deeply read in the tribes and castes of the Hindoos and Calmuc Tartars. He can hardly find his way into the next street, though he is acquainted with the exact dimensions of Constantinople and Peking. He does not know whether his oldest acquaintance is a knave or a fool, but he can pronounce a pompous lecture on all the principal characters in history. He cannot tell whether an object is black or white, round or square, and yet he is a professed master of the optics and the rules of perspective.


The passage suggests that a learned man

A) understands his neighbours B) does not know his old acquaintances
C) is not concerned about names and dates D)  is interested in travelling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) does not know his old acquaintances

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive D) Thrive, Tussle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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The HAVING clause does which of the following?

A) Acts like a WHERE clause but is used for columns rather than groups B) Acts like a WHERE clause but is used for rows rather than columns
C) Acts EXACTLY like a WHERE clause D) Acts like a WHERE clause but is used for groups rather than rows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Acts like a WHERE clause but is used for groups rather than rows

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Something that saves your money is

A) Cost-effective B) Economical
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Something that saves your money is cost-effective and is also called as economical.

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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'.

No beggar who comes(A)/to our doors(B)/goes back empty handed.(C)/No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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(as environmental tools) P (for military purpose) Q (are finding various new uses the world’s) R (fastest computers initially conceived) S

The correct sequence should be

A) S Q R P B) P Q R S
C) R P S Q D) Q P S R
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) S Q R P

Explanation:

Since, the starting statement carries a subject; S will be the first statement as it talked about the world’s fastest computers. The next statement describes the initial use of the same and the statement that follows states the new uses of the computers as environmental tools. Thus SQRP is the correct sequence and thus form a coherent paragraph.

The correct formation would be, ‘The world’s fastest computers initially conceived for military purposes are finding various new uses as environmental tools.

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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 

Karnataka grows coffee

A) Coffee is being grown in Karnataka. B) Coffee grown in Karnataka.
C) Coffee is grown in Karnataka. D) Let the coffee be grown in Karnataka.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Coffee is grown in Karnataka.

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