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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.

 

Make someone less angry or hostile

 

A) Sullen B) Offend
C) Chafe D) Placate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Placate

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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.

 

Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation

 

A) Exemplary B) Laudable
C) Scurrilous D) Stellar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Scurrilous

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

"Is anyone there?" Reema asked.

 

A) Reema asked if someone were there. B) Reema asked whether anyone was being there.
C) Reema asked if anyone was there. D) Reema asked if anyone was here.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Reema asked if anyone was there.

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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 small mistake in an agreement or law that gives someone the chance to avoid having to do something

 

A) loophole B) ruse
C) ploy D) gambit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) loophole

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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.

Bitter quarrel between two families existing for a long period.

A) Siege B) Feud
C) Battle D) War
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Feud

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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.

Strain every nerve

A) Try all tricks B) Work very hard
C) Beg before others D) Spend a large amount
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Work very hard

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

The two children, (1)/ brother and sister, were onto (2)/ their way to school. (3)/No Error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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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.

In a nutshell

A) In translation B) A decorative language
C) A well-packed parcel D) Briefly and concisely
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Briefly and concisely

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