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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.
It is mainly due to Peter's lethargy that the plan fell _____.

A) off B) through
C) in D) out
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) through

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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.

 

Revel in and make the most of something pleasing

 

A) Abhor   B) Bask  
C) Fret   D) Edgy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bask  

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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.

 

The reason why the magazine sells so well is because it is written in a pleasant style.

A) for B) since
C) that D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) that

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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.

As the improvement in his situation was ______________, the doctor did not discharge him.

A) marginal B) tiny
C) microscopic D) negated
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) marginal

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) alackrity B) refileing
C) bufoons D) condense
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) condense

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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.

We have finished the assignment.

A) The assignment has been finished by us. B) The assignment were finished by us.
C) The assignment had been finished by us. D) The assignment has had been finished by us.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The assignment has been finished by us.

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

The investigations revealed a ______________lack of efficiency in the functioning of the airlines.

A) plain B) obscure
C) conspicuous D) concealed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) conspicuous

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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.

My husband has listed me as the _______________ of his life insurance policy.

A) successor B) beneficiary
C) heir D) inheritor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) beneficiary

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