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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.

good Samaritan

A) a very rich but humble person B) a person who helps others but with a hidden cause
C) a charitable or helpful person D) a person who accepts defeat sportingly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) a charitable or helpful person

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

The battle (to rage) for some time.

A) is raging B) has been raged
C) had been raging D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) had been raging

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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.

The ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions

 

A) Puerility B) Acumen
C) Stupor D) Sanity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Acumen

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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 coach said, "Well done! You have made me proud."

A) The coach applauded and said that he has made him proud. B) The coach applauds and says well done that he had made him proud.
C) The coach applauded, says well done and that he has made him proud. D) The coach applauded and said that he had made him proud
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The coach applauded and said that he had made him proud

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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.

Any morbid dread of water.

A) Hydrofoil B) Hydrophobia
C) Hydraulic D) Hyacinth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hydrophobia

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) adoption B) crocusses
C) dollorous D) pallatine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) adoption

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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.

The girl caught the kite.

A) The kite was caught by the girl. B) The kite is caught by the girl.
C)  The kite was catch by the girl. D) The kite is catch by the girl.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The kite was caught by the girl.

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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.

 

Reduce or decrease in speed or intensity

 

A) Expedite B) Slacken
C) Impel D) Spur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Slacken

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