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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 English language is ___________ complex in character that it can scarcely be learned by rule, and can __________ be mastered by the study of such idioms and phrases as are provided in this book; but just as care must be taken to place every accent or stress _________ the proper syllable in the ______________ of every word it contains, so must the stress or emphasis be placed on the proper word in ___________ sentence spoken.

 

syllable in the ______________ of every word

 

 

A) pronounce B) pronounces  
C) pronounced D) pronunciation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) pronunciation

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Erroneous

A) Proper B) Regretful
C) Dull D) Invalid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Invalid

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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’.

Trend-analysts experts specializes (1)/ in predicting what will (2)/ be in and what will be out. (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, 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.

 

The power of silence is its ability to mediate the ______.

 

A) excitable B) irreconcilable
C) excusable D) fashionable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) irreconcilable

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

Hazardous

A) Perilous B) Precarious
C) Dicey D) Secure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Secure

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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.


____________ so long ago, virtually everyone seemed _____________ that a sizeable majority of British voters ____________ reaffirm their faith and confidence in a united Europe. Unfortunately, what was considered to be a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality. A small majority of voters ____________ to take Britain out of the European Union (EU) in the referendum held on June 23.


a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality.

A) ominous B) grim
C) dire D) haunting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ominous

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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'.

 

He said that it was the first time (A)/ that such a trick (B)/ is discovered.(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'.
My sister had a tough time (1)/removing the chewing gum that (2)/stuck with her hair.(3)/No Error (4)

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

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