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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer


"I need you to give me a ballparks worth
of figures of how much this event is
going to cost us in the next two months."
i. give me a ballpark figure of how much this
event is going to cost
ii. give me the biggest ballpark of your figure,
how much this event is going to cost
iii. give me a ballpark figure of how much this
event is coming to cost

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A. Only i

Explanation:

Ans. A.
The answer is 'give me a ballpark figure of how much this event is going to cost.' A ballpark figure is a rough numerical estimate or approximation.

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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. Cry in the wilderness

A) Upset the balance B) An unrealistic demand
C) To defeated completely D) A sudden shock
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) An unrealistic demand

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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) Throtled B) Throttlede
C) Throtlede D) Throttled
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Throttled

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In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

 

A) Onorary B) Honoraery
C) Honorary D) Honorarey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Honorary

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

A) Ferocious B) Luxurious
C) Luscious D) Delicious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ferocious

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

A) Sensibility B) Slumber
C) Liveliness D) Consciousness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Slumber

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

My best wishes (1)/ are always (2)/ with you. (3)/ No error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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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.

Give strength or energy to

 

A) Narcoleptic B) Invigorate
C) Prostrate D) Exasperate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Invigorate

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