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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.

We admit as much

X-that it is related to the body
Y-when we say that the mind
Z-is immaterial, and yet hold

A) YXZ B) XZY
C) YZX D) XYZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) YZX

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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.

A solemn promise or undertaking

A) Pledge B) Deceit
C) Myth D) Perjury
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pledge

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Guidance B) Ambassador
C) Handkercheif D) Labourer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Handkercheif

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Usain Bolt is second to one as an athlete.

A) second to no one B) second to none
C) none of second D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) second to none

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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication D)  To be sure of something
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

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The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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Choose the word with the correct spelling.

A) toxisity B) traducer
C) rubycund D) impeeding
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) traducer

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Your father is among the other things a private person.

 

A) of the other things B) among other things
C) among the others D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) among other things

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

A) Shiver B) Frank
C) Immoral D) Dulcet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Dulcet

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