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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.

We can __________ see anything in the dim light.

A) badly B) scarcely
C) fairly D) rather
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) scarcely

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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.

Another major difference

X-seven planets around the star
Y-system is the tight packing of the
Z-in comparison with the solar

A) ZYX B) ZXY
C) YZX D) YXZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ZYX

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

A person who opposes war or use of military force.

A) Narcissist B) Fatalist
C) Pacifist D) Fascist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pacifist

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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.

Run out of steam

A) To lose impetus or enthusiasm B) To work quickly like a machine
C) To give up easily D) no more money to spend
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To lose impetus or enthusiasm

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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".

There are a good many tigers in this forest.

A) some good many tigers B) the good many tigers
C) an good many tigers D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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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.
ethnic cleansing

A) a social revolution where negative aspects of a culture are removed B) to perform mass religious conversions
C) the mass killing of members of one ethnic group D) removal of all signs of culture from a society
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the mass killing of members of one ethnic group

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the “No error” option.

A. He was not allowed

B. for the teacher

C. to read in a low voice

D. no error

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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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.

pull a fast one

A) as fast as lightning B) play a trick
C) carry a heavy burden D) take a deep breath
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) play a trick

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