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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.

There was no need to

X-set a watch, for we had nothing
Y-to fear from anybody or
Z-anything in that vast untenanted plain

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

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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.

An abattoir is _____ .

A) a place where animals are slaughtered B) a place where abbots stay
C) a title of respect given to a priest or abbot D) a place where animals are worshipped
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a place where animals are slaughtered

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There is certain relationship between two given words on one side of : : and one word is given on another side of : : while another word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the given pair has. Select the best alternatives/ relationship.

Firm : Flabby :: Piquant : ?

A) Salty B) Pleasant
C) Bland D) Smell
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bland

Explanation:
Both words Firm : Flabby are opposite in meaning.
Similarly, Piquant means pleasantly sharp taste, spicy. Bland means tasteless. Both are also opposite in meaning.
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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.

One who knows everything.

A) Omniscient B) Conscious
C) Intellectual D) Learned
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Omniscient

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0 2003
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In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. The first segment is fixed, rearrange the other segments to form a coherent statement.

As the files were being arranged/ been lost for several decades now (P)/ which were believed to have (Q)/ into a stack, the butler cam (R)/ across information about several of the family heirlooms (S)

A) RSQP B) PQRS
C) SRQP D) QSRP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) RSQP

Explanation:

The most logical segment that can follow the first segment is R, 'being arranged into a stack'. This leaves us with only one option i.e. option 1. Hence, the correct answer is RSQP.

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0 2003
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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

The man is (A) / the most tallest (B) / of the group (C) / No Error (D)

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

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

A feeling of intense longing for something

A) Yearning B) Apathy
C) Satiety D) Gratification
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Yearning

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0 2001