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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.

I cannot conceive of _____________ accepting the post.

A) he B) his
C) him D) he'll
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) his

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

to easily bent; flexible.

 

A) putty B) pliable
C) rigid D) ductile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) pliable

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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.
Make one's flesh creep

A) To confuse someone B) To flatter someone
C) To abuse someone D) To frighten someone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To frighten someone

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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.
Rise like a phoenix

A) Something memorable B) Time to answer for one's action
C) To become successful again D) To make people happy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To become successful again

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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.
Barking up the wrong tree

A) Scolding the one who is innocent. B) Expecting a favour from a heartless person.
C) Looking in the wrong place. D) Requesting but in an arrogant manner.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Looking in the wrong place.

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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) hibarnate B) hibernat
C) hibernate D) hibarnat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) hibernate

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.


P: The word ‘media’ is derived from the word medium, signifying mode or carrier.
Q: Media is intended to reach and address a large target group or audience.
R: In today’s world, media becomes as essential as our daily needs.
S: The word was first used in respect of books and newspapers i.e. print media and with the advent of technology, media now encompasses television, movies, radio
and internet.

A) PSQR B) SPQR
C) SQRP D) SRQP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PSQR

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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".

He is one of those who likes to help others.

A) those persons who like to help others B) those who like to help the other
C) those who like to help others D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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