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

Ram was singing a beautiful song for his mother.

A) A beautiful song was being sung by Ram for his mother. B) A beautiful song was sang by Ram for his mother.
C) A beautiful song was sung by Ram for his mother. D) A beautiful song was sung for his mother by Ram.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A beautiful song was being sung by Ram for his mother.

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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.

To clip one’s wings

A) To be carried away B) To restrict someone's freedom
C) To laugh secretly D) To live within one’s means
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To restrict someone's freedom

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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.

High and mighty

A) An unreliable person B) Experts
C) Hopeful D) Arrogant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Arrogant

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Cajole

A) Disenchant B) Entice
C) Repulse D) Bully
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Entice

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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”.

The majority of the rain-fed Indian rivers, either dry up, or become trickle after the monsoon.

A) the trickle B) a trickle
C) an trickle D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a trickle

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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 trick is in (keep) the flavours simple and fresh.

A) keeping B) keeps
C) to keep D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) keeping

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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.

Violation of the sanctity of a sacred place

A) Sin B) Sacrilege
C) Sedition D) Blasphemy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sacrilege

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

Due to heavy rains, the match was called _____.

A) of B) off
C) down D) out
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) off

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