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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

 

to cause a process or action to begin

 

A) to initiate B) to impel
C)  to imitate D) to conscript
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  to imitate

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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.

There was no need to

X-set a watch, for we had nothing
Y-to fear from anybody or
Z-anything in that vast untenanted plain

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

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

Scrimp

A) Skimp B) Conserve
C) Squander D) Curtail
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Squander

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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.
To go through fire and water

A) To scold someone B) To experience many dangers in order to achieve something
C) To act without restraints D) Something which hurts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To experience many dangers in order to achieve something

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) humanoid B) spiling
C) amigrate D) referrent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) humanoid

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

A) Rigid B) Flexible
C) Fixed D) Unshakable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Flexible

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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
expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
They said, “We pray everyday.”

A) They said that they have been praying every day. B) They said that they pray every day.
C) They said that they prayed every day. D) They said that we prayed every day.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) They said that they prayed every day.

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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 Vice Chancellor congratulated the blind student for his success in the examination

A) in his B) on his
C) over his D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) on his

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