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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 cities are bursting on the seams with people.

A) bursting on seams B) bursting at seams
C) bursting at the seams D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) bursting at the seams

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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.

fuddy-duddy

A) An ill mannered person that one accepts willingly because he/she is a very dear friend B) a person who is very old-fashioned and pompous
C) a shoddy work D) a very confusing situation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a person who is very old-fashioned and pompous

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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 make a fuss about

A) To be extremely delighted B) To work hard for eventual success
C) To be very strict or have very high standards D) An excessive display of attention or activity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) An excessive display of attention or activity

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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.

The spectators said, "Bravo! Good hit, Jay!"

A) The spectators applauded Jay for his good hit. B) The spectators applauded Jay saying, bravo, good hit Jay.
C) The spectators applaud Jay for his good hit. D) The spectators applaud Jay saying, bravo, good hit Jay.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The spectators applauded Jay for his good hit.

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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.

pull a fast one

A) as fast as lightning B) play a trick
C) carry a heavy burden D) take a deep breath
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) play a trick

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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.

One who is able to use both hands

A) Sinister B) Ambidextrous
C) Ambivalent D) Amateur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ambidextrous

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

From the early 1990s, salaries shot up and stock options (were introduced).

 

A) are introduced B) is introduced
C) was introduced D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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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 policeman carries a baton whenever he goes on a round.

A) Carrying of a baton is done by the policeman whenever he has gone on a round. B) The policeman has never gone on around without carrying a baton.
C) Going on a round has been done by the policeman by carrying a baton. D) A baton is carried by the policeman whenever he goes on a round.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A baton is carried by the policeman whenever he goes on a round.

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