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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.

 

The storm destroyed several huts in the village.

A) The storm in the village had destroyed several huts. B) Several huts in the village have been destroyed by the storm.
C) The storm was destructive for the several huts in the village. D) Several huts in the village were destroyed by the storm.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Several huts in the village were destroyed by the storm.

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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".

The employees are hell bent at getting what is due to them.

A) hell bent on getting B) hell bent for getting
C) hell bent about getting D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) hell bent on getting

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In the following question, 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.

I am awful ______ picking vegetables.

A) for B) at
C) of D) as
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) at

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In the following question, 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.

At this critical juncture what the company needs is a _______________ marketing strategy.

A) creditable B) adventurous
C) incredible D) credible
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) credible

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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.

In bad taste

A) Not suitable or offensive B) To be a bad cook
C) To have a poor choice of fashion style D) To epress honest harsh opinion about someone or something
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Not suitable or offensive

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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.

 

_______________ the course of the development of different life-forms heredity—which, in plain English, is unconscious memory generated in the first life-form and ______________ through all the different species—is the sole factor in the ____________ of the parent properties; while adaptation to surrounding conditions and circumstances, natural selection in the struggle _____________ existence, and partner selection in the struggle of the males for ____________ are the principal factors in the differentiation of species.

 

sole factor in the ____________ of the parent properties

 

A) preserve B) preservable
C) preservation D) preserving
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) preservation

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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.

 

Causing annoyance or resentment

 

A) Congenial B) Galling
C) Amiable D) Mellow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Galling

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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.

A person who completely abstains from alcohol

A) teetotaller B) drunkard
C) alcoholic D) imposter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) teetotaller

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