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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.

 

The clandestine copying and distribution of literature banned by the state.

 

A) Wanton B) Brazen
C) Flagrant D) Samizdat  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Samizdat  

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

Inept

A) Clumsy B) Artless
C) Inadept D) Skillful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Skillful

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Straw in the wind

A) A light-weight object B) A lucky charm
C) A game that kids play D) An indication of what might happen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) An indication of what might happen

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

A drug or other substance that produces sleep

A) Soporific B) Depressant
C) Narcotic D) Antiseptic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Soporific

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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.

A drop in the bucket

A) So much silence that even a drop can be heard B) A very small amount compared with what is needed
C) The final act before the task is done D) A small favour is worth a lot to a person in trouble
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A very small amount compared with what is needed

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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 travel agent is making all the reservations.

A) All the reservations is made by the travel agent. B) All the reserving will be made by the travel agent.
C) All the reservations are being made by the travel agent. D) All the reserving is made by the travel agent.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) All the reservations are being made by the travel agent.

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

 

Mutual discourse

 

A) Soliloquy B) Obloquy
C) Colloquy D) Eloquence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Colloquy

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

The Government offered him (A)/ clerical job (B)/ but he turned it over (C) / No error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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