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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 let someone off

A) To let someone fall B) To leave someone in his present state
C) To release someone from blame D) To refuse to answer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To leave someone in his present state

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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.

 

The manager gave her a negative feedback during her performance appraisal.

 

A) A negative feedback was given to her by the manager during her performance appraisal. B) The manager will give her negative feedback during her performance appraisal.
C) A negative feedback is being given to her by the manager during appraising her performance. D) Giving of a negative feedback to her during her performance appraisal has been done by the manager.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A negative feedback was given to her by the manager during her performance appraisal.

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) ameenable B) bevarage
C) chorused D) loudable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) chorused

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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) Gorrilla B) Guerrilla
C) Geurial D) Guirilaa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Guerrilla

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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.

 

Bite off more than you can chew

 

A) A voracious person who eats with big morsels. B) It is not good manners to hog food when you are in a social setting.
C) A commitment is a commitment irrespective of whether you can do it or not. D) Take on a commitment one cannot fulfil.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Take on a commitment one cannot fulfil.

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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'.

Unless you don't obey (1)/ your elders you (2)/ will not succeed in your life. (3)/ No Error (4)

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

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) chastise B) adellaide
C) paarlance D) bouttique
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) chastise

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

To avert

A) To aid B) To deter
C) To forestall D) To preclude
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To aid

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