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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

LETHARGIC

A) ENERGETIC B) LAZY
C) LETHAL D) LEGAL
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) LAZY

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Maharana Pratap killed many enemy soldiers through his sword.

A) by his sword B) with his sword
C) across his sword D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) with his sword

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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.

 

You need to offer them a better deal.

 

A) They are in need of being offered a better deal by yourself. B) They need to be offered a better deal by you.
C) A better deal is needed by them and you have to offer it. D) The offering of a better deal has to be done by you for their need.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) They need to be offered a better deal by you.

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In each of the following choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.

“WANE”

A) Widen B) Poor
C) Swell D) Tight
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Widen

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WANE means (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent. And widen means broaden, increase. Both are nearly opposite in meaning.

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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.

 

Have a chip on one's shoulder

A) nurse a grudge B) feel physically tall
C) suffer an ailment D) carry a burden
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) nurse a grudge

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

They told me that they had been befooled by those men.

 

A) They said to me,"We were befooled by these men." B) They said to me,"They had befooled us."
C) They said to me,"We have been befooled by these men." D) They said to me,"We are befooled by these men."
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) They said to me,"We have been befooled by these men."

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

 

Up against the wall

 

A) To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety B) In a disorderly fashion
C) In an inextricable situation D) Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) In an inextricable situation

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: If the intention is just to consume whatever comes from the West, then it is harmful.
Q: Some of its effects are really helping and positive as it increases initiative and entrepreneurship qualities provided taken in that spirit.
R: At the same time state’s strategic intervention is essential because more than 40% of people live below poverty line.
S: The impact of economic reforms are mixed.

 

A) SRQP B) SQPR
C) RQPS D) QPSR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) SQPR

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