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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Speaking with a stammer or lisp

A) Melliloquent B) Dentiloquent
C) Fatiloquent D) Stuttering
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Stuttering

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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The co-production agreement has already resulted in several film ventures being signed, and this would hopefully open up the market for more Indian films and television programs.
i. and this hopefully open up the market
ii. and this hopefully opened up the market
iii. and this is hopefully opening up the market

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. i and ii
 
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Ans. E.
i. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of open”.
ii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “opened” hopefully represents future while opened represents past. This makes the sentence structurally incorrect.
C is correct because of the correct use of “would open” and delivers correct meaning to the sentence. 'would' is used to refer to the possibility in the future which is supported by the use of the word 'hopefully'.
iii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “is opening”.

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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 leave a place suddenly or secretly.

A) scarce B)  ligger
C) decamp D) loiter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) decamp

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

This unresponsive attitude by people must (has hurt) him.

 

A) have hurt B) have hurting
C) have has hurt D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) have hurt

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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.

No one responded to my online ad.

A) My online ad was not responded to by anyone. B) My online ad is not responded to by anyone.
C) Response by no one was given to my online ad. D) Response by no one is given to my online ad.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) My online ad was not responded to by anyone.

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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.

Words inscribed on the tomb

A) Epigraph B) Epigram
C) Epitaph D) Elegy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Epitaph

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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.

Straw in the wind

A) A light-weight object B) A lucky charm
C) A game that kids play D) An indication of what might happen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) An indication of what might happen

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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 have as belonging to one; own.

 

A) to dominate B) to possess
C) to abandon D) to hog
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to possess

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