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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.

The reason for (A)/ my absence is (B)/ due to ill health (C)/ No Error (D)

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

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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.

 

Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner

 

A) Obeisance B) Veneration
C) Approbation D) Revile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Revile

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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) Milennium   B) Milenium
C) Millennium   D) Millenium 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Millennium  

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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.

The burning sun

X-our very
Y-seemed to be sucking
Z-blood out of us

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

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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.
An axe to grind

A) To act bravely B) To act like a fool
C) To have a selfish motive D) To take risk
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To have a selfish motive

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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 rarely watch action movies.

 

A) Action movies are rarely watched by myself. B) Action movies are rarely watched by me.
C) I had rarely watched action movies. D) Watching of action movies is rarely done by me.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Action movies are rarely watched by me.

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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 am sure she will like you.

 

A) I am sure you were liked by her. B) She, I am sure shall like you.
C) Liking of you by her is a surety by me. D) I am sure you will be liked by her.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) I am sure you will be liked by her.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Killing of one's own child

A) Foeticide B) Filicide
C) Infanticide D) Lupicide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Filicide

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