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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence

 

A) Verification B) Substantiation
C) Speculation D) Attestation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Speculation

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He has the irritating habit of playing his own trumpet all the time.

A) blowing his own trumpet B) pumping his own trumpet
C) bringing up his own trumpet D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) blowing his own trumpet

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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.

 

The father said to the son,"Why do you not start preparing for the examination this month?

A) The father asked the son that why did he not start preparing for the examination this month? B) The father told the son why he did not prepare for the examination that month.
C) The father enquired of the son why he did not start preparing for the examination this month. D) The father asked the son why he did not start preparing for the examination that month.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The father asked the son why he did not start preparing for the examination that month.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

(of a cat) to make a low continuous vibratory sound expressing contentment.

 

A) to buzz B) to roar
C)  to meow D) to purr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to purr

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

OBSEQUIOUS

A) DEFIANT B) DISHONEST
C) SERVILE D) HONEST
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) SERVILE

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

The act of setting free from bondage of any kind

A) Emancipation B) Eradication
C) Indemnity D) Emigration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Emancipation

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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.
In the Northeast, the sun
X-sets by four in the evening
Y-morning and in winter it
Z-rises as early as four in the

A) XYZ B) YZX
C) ZYX D) ZXY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ZYX

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
Thing that can be felt or touched

A) Pandemic B) Palpable
C) Paltry D) Panchromatic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Palpable

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