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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.

A picture paints a thousand words

 

A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning more effectively than a description does. B) No words can do justice to a masterpiece.
C) A great poem or script recreates a complete imagery. D) Your mind will create fanciful images based on the information that it gets.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning more effectively than a description does.

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

A thing no longer in use

A) Illusion B) Illegal
C) Obsolete D) Historic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Obsolete

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence inPassive/Active Voice.

Who did this?

A) This was done by who? B) By who this was done?
C) By whom this was done? D) By whom was this done?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) By whom was this done?

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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, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) raveshing B) ravisheing
C) ravishing D) ravesheing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ravishing

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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.

 

You have to take these medicines.

A) These medicines you have to take. B) You have took these medicines.
C) These medicines have to be taken by you. D) Taking of these medicines has to be done by you.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) These medicines have to be taken by you.

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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 place for fish or water plants.

 

A) Aviary B) Apiary
C) Herbarium D) Aquarium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Aquarium

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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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