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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 in Passive/Active Voice.

 

Tanya will bring the snake.

 

A) The snake will be bring by Tanya. B) Tanya will be bringing the snake.
C) The snake will be brought by Tanya. D) The snake brought by Tanya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The snake will be brought by Tanya.

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Anoyance B) Annoyanse
C) Anoyanse D) Annoyance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Annoyance

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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 four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

A remedy for all diseases.

 

A) Tonic B) Nectar
C) Panacea D) Elixir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Panacea

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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 four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

to go for broke

A) to risk everything in an all-out effort B) failure in relationship or partnership
C) losing all money in an effort to revive a failing business D) to start again after failing in a business
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to risk everything in an all-out effort

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

 

No love lost

A) Complimentary B) A seer’s last creation
C) Self satisfied D) Intense dislike
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Intense dislike

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

Ruffle somebody's feather

A) gamble B) escape responsibility
C) annoy somebody D) show contempt for
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) annoy somebody

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