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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.

We drank a little and flung

X-soon were all asleep
Y-sand, thoroughly tired out, and
Z-ourselves down on the

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

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Q:

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.

Carry the ball

A) Decorate the ball B) Be in charge
C) Take the decision D) Be the hostess
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Be in charge

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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".

 

Never such incidents have taken place on our campus.

A) have such incidents B) such incidents will have
C) were such incidents D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) have such incidents

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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.

 

Slow and careful movement or thought

 

A) Vacuous B) Utter
C) Deliberation D) Coherence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Deliberation

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Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Be in force

A) To enjoy a short period of fame or power. B) In great strength or numbers.
C) A hateful act done in a haste. D) Be the current winner.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) In great strength or numbers.

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) metaled B) lonsome
C) piquancy D) shufled
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) piquancy

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Raucous

A) Dulcet B) Hoarse
C) Jarring D) Torrent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dulcet

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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'.

 

Candidates present in the examination hall (A)/ should make use (B)/ with such opportunities. (C)/ No Error (D)

 

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

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