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In each of the following question, find out which part has an error. The police have

A) /arrested the thief B) /who broke into my house
C) / last night D) No Error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No Error

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Who teaches you Mathematics?

A) By whom are you taught Mathematics? B) By whom were you taught Mathematics?
C) By whom will you be taught Mathematics? D) Mathematics is taught by whom?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) By whom are you taught Mathematics?

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

 

Incensed

 

A) Ecstatic B) Exasperated
C) Elated D) Blithe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Exasperated

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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.

 

Puneet said, "I have been reading a story book".

 

A) Puneet said he has been reading a story book. B) Puneet said that he had been reading a story book.
C) Puneet said that he has been reading a story book. D) Puneet said that he had read a story book.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Puneet said that he had been reading a story book.

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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.

at the drop of a hat

 

A) to challenge someone B) to give up very easily
C) to pick a fight for small reasons D) without hesitation or good reason
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) without hesitation or good reason

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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.

 

Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation

 

A) Exemplary B) Laudable
C) Scurrilous D) Stellar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Scurrilous

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

General pardon for offences against the state

A) sanctify B) amnesty
C) gratuity D) red-tapism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) amnesty

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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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