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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.

 

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

 

A) It is wise to have many baskets before you start collecting eggs.   B) The strength of the safe has to be in proportion to the value of goods it has to protect.  
C) Have a fool proof plan before venturing on a risky mission.   D) Don't risk everything on the success of one venture.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Don't risk everything on the success of one venture.  

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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 asentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

She picked (1)/ on the (2)/ trail soon after. (3)/ No error (4)

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

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

Another major difference

X-seven planets around the star
Y-system is the tight packing of the
Z-in comparison with the solar

A) ZYX B) ZXY
C) YZX D) YXZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ZYX

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

Obliterate

A) Construct B) Annihilate
C) Revive D) Initiate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Annihilate

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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.


Equally disappointing is the court's ________________, one-paragraph dismissal of the claim that criminal ________________ creates a chilling effect upon speech. Such proclamations are easy _______________ from the high, secure, and insulated bench of the Supreme Court. It is journalists and newspapers, fighting hundreds of _____________ cases in court, _______________ have to deal with the very real consequences.


Such proclamations are easy _______________ from the high

A) making B) made
C) for making D) to make
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to make

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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.

 

With a vengeance

 

A) A complete disaster B) Having similar views or attitude to something
C) To look out for something without particular attention D) Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs

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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.

 

and can __________ be mastered by the study

 

 

A) good B) best
C) nice D) fine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) best

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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.

 

‘Do you have anything to tell me, little princess?' asked the king.

 

A) The king ask the little princess if she have anything to tell him. B) The king asked the little princess that if she had anything to tell him.
C) The king said to the little princess if she had anything to say to him. D) The king asked the little princess whether she had anything to tell him.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The king asked the little princess whether she had anything to tell him.

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