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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 buy a lemon

A) to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems B) buying only half the recipe will not help you prepare the full dish
C) to purchase an insignificant thing which eventually becomes very useful D) to buy stuff which you don't need
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Acquiescence B) Alienate
C) Belligerent D) Sabbotage
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sabbotage

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

Cantankerous

A) Humorous B) Quarrelsome
C) Remorseful D) Dullness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Quarrelsome

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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.

 

All in the same boat.

 

A) staying together is the secret to successfully navigating the ups and downs of life B) In a group, one's situation is tied up with the situation of the rest.
C) There is false sense of safety in a large group D) To be in the same unpleasant situation as other people
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To be in the same unpleasant situation as other people

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

Many national surveys ______ that malnutrition is common in developed countries.

 

 

A) wheal B) reveal
C) sheal D) vineal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) reveal

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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.

Suitable or intended for only young persons

A) Youthful B) Puerile
C) Adolescent D) Juvenile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Juvenile

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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.

Carry the ball

A) Decorate the ball B) Be in charge
C) Take the decision D) Be the hostess
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Be in charge

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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".

 

Never such incidents have taken place on our campus.

A) have such incidents B) such incidents will have
C) were such incidents D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) have such incidents

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