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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.

Curry favour

A) Seek impartial judgement B) Seek favourable attention
C) Prepare a dish D) Attract attention
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Seek favourable attention

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

Without habit, personality could not exist; for we could never do a thing twice alike, and ___________ would be a new person each succeeding moment. The acts which give us our own peculiar _____________ are our habitual acts--the little things that do themselves moment by moment without care or attention, and are the truest and best expression of our real selves. Probably _______ one of us could be very sure which arm he puts ________ the sleeve, or which foot he puts into the shoe, first; and yet each of us ____________ formed the habit long ago of doing these things in a certain way.

 

twice alike, and ___________ would be a new person

 

A) hence B) if
C) but D) also
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) hence

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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.

 

The policeman carries a baton whenever he goes on a round.

A) Carrying of a baton is done by the policeman whenever he has gone on a round. B) The policeman has never gone on around without carrying a baton.
C) Going on a round has been done by the policeman by carrying a baton. D) A baton is carried by the policeman whenever he goes on a round.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A baton is carried by the policeman whenever he goes on a round.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.


P: As a result, people end up saving a considerable amount of money while also saving the planet.
Q: Recycling your waste makes you more responsible in the way you use and dispose of it.
R: It is evident from studies that people who do this instinctively cut down on buying unwanted things from the supermarket.
S: They think of how to dispose of the packaging or the product after use before even buying it.

A) RQSP B) SRQP
C) QRSP D) QPRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) QRSP

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

To increase rapidly in number; multiply.

 

A) to proliferate B) to procreate
C) to propagate D) to escalate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to proliferate

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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.

 

Leaders usher

A-creates a natural tension

B-in organisational change, which

C-as the status quo fights back

 

A) ACB B) ABC
C) BAC D) CBA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) BAC

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) deseased B) spedier
C) schemata D) unioniest
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) schemata

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Sita felt obligated to  ______ Geeta.

A) cry B) decide
C) give D) inform
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) inform

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