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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.

dry run

 

A) a party without drinks B) a rehearsal of a performance before the real one
C) doing a fruitless task D) escaping form an unpleasant situation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a rehearsal of a performance before the real one

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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.

Fanatical and uncompromising pursuit of ideals

A) Nonpartisan B) Zealotry
C) Neutral D) Aloof
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Zealotry

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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.

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues

A) Accord B) Strife
C) Amity D) Affinity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Strife

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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.

 

Hornet’s nest

A) A troublesome situation B) To try utmost
C) To ascertain D) To make peace
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A troublesome situation

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
A. The trek is difficult
B. but it is far worth
C. the endeavour
D. No Error

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

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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.

Smell a rat

A) To sense that events will not be in one's favour B) To begin to suspect trickery or deception
C) To be forewarned of danger to oneself D) To prevent calamity by chance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To begin to suspect trickery or deception

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In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

 

1. Vinoo was to leave for Hyderabad by the 5 o'clock train.
P. Quickly, both got the luggage in and the train began to move.
Q. He drove to the station and reached a few minutes before the train was to leave.
R. However, Vinoo had a busy schedule on that day and could leave the office only around 4:45 PM.
S. He rushed on to the platform and found his friend waiting near their compartment.

6. Vinoo heaved a sigh of relief and settled down to enjoy the journey.

A) PQSR B) RSQP
C) SQPR D) RQSP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) RQSP

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) transmitt B) aplauds
C) mobility D) ceramix
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) mobility

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