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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 sea change

 

A) A profound or notable transformation. B) An upcoming storm.
C) Someone who appears turbulent on the outside but is actually calm deep inside. D) As you go deeper into the situation you will see a very different picture.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A profound or notable transformation.

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

A) Eccentric B) Eclectic
C) Ellipsis D) Equine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Eccentric

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

Procrastinate

A) Divert B) Deceive
C) Debase D) Delay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Delay

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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 asentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.


The two men were(1)/ quarrelling with one another(2)/ claiming the same watch as their own.(3)/ No Error(4)

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

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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.

One (A) / should keep (B) / his word. (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, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Not able to produce children

A) Gravid B) Hebetic
C) Fecund D) Sterile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sterile

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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 were(A)/identical except for(B)/the colour for their eyes.(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, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

 

a person who is not accepted by a social group, especially because he or she is not liked, respected, or trusted

 

A) fugitive B) vagrant
C) pariah D) tramp
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) pariah

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