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In the following questions a part of a sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the alternative from the four given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence
given as question. If none of the sentence explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase, choose option  i.e., “None of these” as your answer choice

We are used to giving benefit of a doubt to people we are closest to, the ones who we know very well. This comes to us naturally as we know for a fact they are good people; and even more - we know they like/ love us so they wouldn't do anything against us.

A) Since we love and trust our close ones, we often tend to believe them, even when we are not sure what they are saying is true. B) Given that we are very attached to our relatives, we often try to hide their crimes and cover up for their lies.
C) Since humans are inherently doubting, there is a tendency to be sceptic about anyone. D) Humans have nepotism ingrained in them, which means that they would favour only their relatives over and above a fool proof evidence against them.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Since we love and trust our close ones, we often tend to believe them, even when we are not sure what they are saying is true.

Explanation:

To give a benefit of doubt means to decide that you will believe someone, even though you are not sure that what the person is saying is true.

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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, 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.

 

The movie will create tension in the Indian society.

A) Tension would be created in the Indian society by the movie. B) The tension shall be created in the Indian society by the movie.
C) Tension will be created in the Indian society by the movie. D) The tension can be created in the Indian society by the movie.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tension will be created in the Indian society by the movie.

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Herself saw the thief.

A) Herself she saw the thief. B) She herself saw the thief.
C) Herself she see the thief. D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) She herself saw the thief.

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

We are withnessing not triumph but the breakdown of democracy.

A) not the triumph but breakdown B) not the triumph but the breakdown
C) note triumph but breakdown D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) not the triumph but the breakdown

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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 spin one's wheels

 

A) to take a chance B) to do a job quickly
C) to narrate someone a confusing story D) to waste one's time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to waste one's time

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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.

Action that is likely to make people very angry

A) Inflationary B) Inflammable
C) Commensurable D) Inflammatory
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Inflammatory

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

Belligerent

A) Antagonistic B) Co-operative
C) Dandy D) Delightful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Antagonistic

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