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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.

He does not mean

X-when he denies that it is causal
Y-to indicate that the relation
Z-is any the less uniform or dependable

A) YXZ B) YZX
C) XZY D) XYZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) YZX

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

Take the bull by the horns

A) crush something with a heavy hand B) grapple the situation courageously
C) close your eyes and attack the bull D) take defensive measures to deal with a crisis.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) grapple the situation courageously

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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.

Every man in this world (A) / wishes to live long (B) / but nobody wanted to grow old. (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, 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'.
Myself and Roshni (1)/ will take care of (2)/ the event on Sunday. (3)/ No Error (4)

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

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In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Children need to be taught the importance of hygiene early on so that it becomes a _____. Children are the most _____ to hygiene-related disorders like skin issues, rashes, infections, wounds, etc. Teach them early on about what to _____. Teach them that taking a few _____ measures to prevent infections and diseases is _____.

to prevent infections and diseases is _____.

A) optional B) secondary
C) voluntary D) imperative
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) imperative

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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'.

A judge must be slow in anger and (1)/ quick to forgive; otherwise he may (2)/ risk abusing his powers.(3)/ No error (4)

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

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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.

whole nine yards

A) love someone blindly B) euphemism for an Indian dress called sari
C) a small area but sufficient D) everything possible
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) everything possible

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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.

 

Rat race

 

A) Make others fight for scraps and get sadistic pleasure out of it B) Be an oppressive boss and treat employees like animals
C) A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power D) Play games with the lives of other people and see them run aimlesly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power

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