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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Higher crude oil prices have doubtlessly provided a significant fiscal boost in the past several months, although any (flair on) going forward can lead to a price spiral
that would have other untoward consequences as well.

A) flair in B) flare at
C) flare up D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) flare up

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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 inIndirect/Direct Speech.

She said to me, “I like your smartphone .”

 

A) She told me that she liked my smartphone. B) She liked my smartphone.
C) She said that she like my smartphone. D) My smartphone was liked by her.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) She told me that she liked my smartphone.

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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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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

The farmer said, "I will be feeding the cows hence I will eat my lunch later."

A) The farmer said that he would be feeding the cows hence he will eat his lunch later. B) The farmer said that he would be feeding the cows hence he would eat his lunch later.
C) The farmer said that he will be feeding the cows hence he would eat his lunch later. D) The farmer said that he will be feeding the cows hence he will eat his lunch later.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The farmer said that he would be feeding the cows hence he would eat his lunch later.

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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.

Ask for trouble

A) Act in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties. B) Be the self appointed guardian of your neighbourhood.
C) A clumsy person who keeps making mistakes. D)  A person who has no work is bound to create trouble for others.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Act in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.


I took the grinder yesterday.

A) The grinder was took by me yesterday. B) The grinder was took by me the day before.
C) The grinder had been took by me the day before. D) The grinder was taken by me yesterday.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The grinder was taken by me yesterday.

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Pick up the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

The unruly behavior of the soldiers _____ their commander

A) Clashed B) Aggrieved
C) Incensed D) Impeached
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Incensed

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‘Incensed is the most appropriate word.

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

A strong blast of wind.

A) Implosion B) Trickle
C) Gust D) Mantle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gust

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