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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.

 

I will not allow you to ride that motorcycle.

A) I will not be allowing riding that motorcycle by you. B) You will not be allowed by me to ride that motorcycle.
C) You had not been allowed by myself riding that motorcycle. D) Riding of that motorcycle by you has not been allowed by me.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) You will not be allowed by me to ride that motorcycle.

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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.

great minds think alike

A) it is said when two people have the same opinion B) it is said when clever people think rationally
C) since there is only one truth , the great philosophers have reached on similar conclusions D) scientists and philosophers easily become friends
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) it is said when two people have the same opinion

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

 

A person who preserves skin of animals

 

A) Biloquist B) Philologist
C) Taxidermist D) Oculist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Taxidermist

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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.
to buy a lemon

A) to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems B) buying only half the recipe will not help you prepare the full dish
C) to purchase an insignificant thing which eventually becomes very useful D) to buy stuff which you don't need
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems

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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".

 

A bed sheet hung on the doorway sufficed till the doors (is finally installed).

A) was finally installed B) were finally installed
C) were finally install D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) were finally installed

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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) Afforestation B) Translusent
C)  Foreigner D) Achievement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Translusent

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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.

To make a fuss about

A) To be extremely delighted B) To work hard for eventual success
C) To be very strict or have very high standards D) An excessive display of attention or activity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) An excessive display of attention or activity

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Button her lip

A) Tell us more B) Stop talking
C) Invite us too D) Enjoy herself
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Stop talking

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