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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".

This is a change of my usual work

A) from my usual work B) for my usual work
C) in my usual work D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) from my usual work

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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

Explanation:

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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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.

The cat teased the rat.

A) The rat is teased by the cat. B) The rat was teased by the cat.
C) The rat got tease by the cat. D) The rat was subject to teasing by the cat.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The rat was teased by the cat.

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

A) Ergomania B) Idolomania
C) Islomania D) Ethnomania
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ergomania

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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'.

 

I'll never be marrying(A)/anyone, but(B)/will be a dancer.(C)/No error(D)

 

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

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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.
Sow wild oats

A) To make someone fool B) To make space to red
C) To take revenge D) To waste time by doing foolish things
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To waste time by doing foolish things

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

 

Any new participant in some activity.

A) Neophyte B) Holophyte
C) Mesophyte D) Epiphyte
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Neophyte

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In the following question, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the give word and click the button corresponding to it.

GRACEFUL

A) AWKWARD B) ELEGANT
C) GRACIOUS D) UGLY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) AWKWARD

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