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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 exclude from a society or group.

A) to ostracise B) to deport
C) to boycott D) to snub
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to ostracise

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

Suffix

A) Addition B) Basic
C) Root D) Focal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Addition

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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Due to poor rainfall over the past few months, the vadu mangai season is expected to be short this year. There are two distinct varieties available in the vicinity of Coimbatore. The closest to Coimbatore, and the one that appears in the markets first, is the Thadagam variety. The second and more popular variety is the one from the Thirumoorthy Hills, near Udumalpet. Representatives from commercial pickle brands whisk these mangais away in big lots directly from the wholesalers. Only a small portion of the year's harvest trickles down to the local markets. Small vendors bring sacks full of these tiny tender mangoes to one particular street corner in Ram Nagar during the season. The corner of Rajaji Road and Sathyamurthy Road plays host to these vendors from as early as 7.00 am every day. Depending on the quantity they have, the mangais are available until around 11.00 am. If the vendors have a good day and their produce is sold quickly, they pack up and leave even as early as 9.00 am.

What do you think 'Thadagam' is from the passage?

A) A Festival celebrated in Coimbatore. B) A variety of vadu mangai mangoes.
C) A word for 'monsoon' in the local language. D) A variety of mango pickle.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A variety of vadu mangai mangoes.

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

Callow

A) Inexperienced B) Jejune
C) Sophisticated D) Juvenile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sophisticated

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In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

 

A) Handkurchief B) Handkerchief
C) Handkerchef D) Handkurchef
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Handkerchief

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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".

A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.

A) be hid B) hide
C) be hiding D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions imporves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet.

From the last five days it has been raining torrentially.

A) Since the last B) for the last 
C) Since last D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Since the last

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From is used to denote a point of time. The preposition ‘since’ should be used here as five days is a period of time and the event started at the beginning of those five days.

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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 have an axe to grind

A) sharpening your skills in anticipation of future challenges B) to have a private reason for doing something
C) preparing for a fight D) getting ready for work or a new project
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to have a private reason for doing something

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