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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 wet blanket

A) A safety net of precaution from fires. B) A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.
C) An extremely uncomfortable place to sleep. D) A trick to shoo away unwelcome guests.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

She has finished writing the article, ______

A) has she? B) isn't it?
C) hasn't she? D) is it?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) hasn't she?

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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".

Electricity has modernized the march of modern events.

A) revolutionised B) developed
C) created D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) revolutionised

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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 man devoid of kind feeling and sympathy.

A) Callous B) Credulous
C) Gullible D) Bohemian
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Callous

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) bloting B) terrazo
C) gulible D) pyroxene
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) pyroxene

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Apposite

 

A) kind B) favourable
C) eloquent D) appropriate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) appropriate

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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.

To make a fuss about

A) To be extremely delighted B) To work hard for eventual success
C) To be very strict or have very high standards D) An excessive display of attention or activity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) An excessive display of attention or activity

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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.

 

Eyebrow raising

 

A) Pretend to like something or someone even when you dislike. B) Look up in defiance as a show of rebellion.
C) A person finally getting due punishment. D) Something which surprises, shocks, or offends people.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Something which surprises, shocks, or offends people.

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