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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Practically every part of the coconut tree is used by man

A) each B) most
C) any D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Lugubrious

A) Clumsy B) Lucid
C) Optimistic D) Sinister
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Optimistic

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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.


You must not waste your leisure time doing nothing, rather you should engage yourself in such activities that will blow off steam and recharge you for the future endeavours.

A) Release surplus energy B) Take steam bath
C) To make someone fidgety D) To exercise the brain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Release surplus energy

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The idiom “blow off steam” means to express one’s anger, usually noisily and harmlessly, thereby relieving one’s tension. The above sentence states that one should not waste one’s time and utilise it in releasing negative energies to get charged up. Only option 1 goes with this meaning, hence option 1 is correct.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Tyro

 

A) Beginner B) Recruit
C) Virgin D) Professional
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Professional

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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.

Rule of thumb

A) A rough unit of measure for small lengths B) A broadly accurate guide based on practice
C) To force someone to work against his wish D) To use your power to ensure discipline
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A broadly accurate guide based on practice

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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.

 

Two engines are pulling the train up the hill.

A) The train will be pulled up the hill by two engines. B) Up the hill pulling of the trains is being done by the two engines.
C) The train is being pulled up the hill by two engines. D) Two engines are needed for pulling the train up the hill.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The train is being pulled up the hill by two engines.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Irk

A) Attract B) Discourage
C) Irritate D) Please
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Please

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech.  Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

Raju wrote, “He will be going to Mumbai the next weekend."

 

A) Raju wrote that he will be going to Mumbai the next weekend. B) Raju wrote that he would be going to Mumbai the last weekend.
C) Raju wrote that he would be going to Mumbai the next weekend. D) Raju wrote that he should be gone to Mumbai the next weekend.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Raju wrote that he would be going to Mumbai the next weekend.

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