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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.

 

once in a blue moon

 

A) an imaginary situation B) feeling sad
C) a beautiful sight D) to happen very rarely
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to happen very rarely

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

Master of ceremonies

 

A) Ceremonist B) Compere
C) Organiser D) Manager
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Compere

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) lammented B) scabbard
C) ordenance D) synaptick
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) scabbard

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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.

Praise highly in speech or writing

A) Chide B) Eulogise
C) Chastise D) Reprimand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Eulogise

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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.

 

A nation’s progress

 

A-requires many policies, many

B-on many fronts

C-plans, and actions

 

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

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Please guide me.

A) You are requested to guide me. B) You have been requested to guide me.
C) You were requested to guide me. D) You are being requested to guide me.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) You are requested to guide me.

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

A) Baffling B) Enticing
C) Directing D) Soothing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Baffling

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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.

When the kerosene burned, the fuel in the tank below would be __________ pressure, and __________a small circular flame would appear in the burner.The valve had to be opened to let more kerosene vapour to the burner and pumping resumed. With the increase in pressure, the burner flame would spread _________ a loud noise. To lower the flame,the valve had to be _________ opened to reduce the pressure and then tightened until the desired flame size was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame to be bigger, you had to hit the piston again. Pump stoves are still in vogue.

would spread _________ a loud noise.

A) within B) with
C) at D) during
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) with

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