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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Extrution B) Extrusion
C) Extrosion D) Extrotion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Extrusion

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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 salaried class may feel hard done by (1)/ and the young may not seeing a swift surge in (2)/ employment opportunities as a result of the Budget proposals.(3)/ No error (4)

 

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

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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.

One who walks in sleep

A) Drover B) Fastidious
C) Numismatist D) Somnambulist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Somnambulist

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

A) Talkative B) Foolishness
C) Graceful D) Entertainer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Talkative

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In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given below it. select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

 

We should give everyone training in citizenship but we have ____________ this aspect till now.

A) denied B) neglected
C) refused D) disallowed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) neglected

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Neglected means not given proper attention, hence it is the only suitable option. Denied means to declare untrue. Refused means to show unwillingness. Disallowed means to refuse to allow.

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) impovarish B) immpoverish
C) impoverish D) immpovarish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) impoverish

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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 not have a clue

A) To be extremely poor B) To fail an examination
C) To lose confidence at the last moment D) To not know about something
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To not know about something

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