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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.

Stick with a thick end used in a mortar for pounding

A) Thistle B) Stifle
C) Sceptre D) Pestle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pestle

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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.

 

Chew something over

 

A) Discuss or consider something at length. B) Grab what belongs to someone else.
C) Take a large bite, more than you can eat. D) Talk while eating.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Discuss or consider something at length.

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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.

Meek

A) Quiet B) Moderate
C) Assertive D) Humble
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Assertive

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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.

 

All bark and no bite

 

A) Children should only be scolded but never beaten B) To be full of big talk but lacking action
C) The person who appears most scary will help you the most D) A person who talks a lot will never harm you
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To be full of big talk but lacking action

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

Rampage

A) Binge B) Frenzy
C) Harmony D) Turmoil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Harmony

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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.

 

Adjacent

 

A) Nearby B) Joining
C) Remote D) Bordering
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Remote

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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

People used to preserve

A-companionship in absentia
B-letters for years as these humble pieces
C-of paper afforded

A) BAC B) BCA
C) ACB D) ABC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) BCA

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence inPassive/Active Voice.

Ram loves Sita.

A) Sita was loved by Ram B) Sita is loved by Ram
C) Sita loves by Ram D) Sita loved by Ram
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sita is loved by Ram

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