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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.

 

Cross that bridge when you come to it.

 

A) It is always better to plan for an eventuality rather face it when you are unprepared. B) Deal with a problem when and if it arises.
C) A bridge is a path to a different world. D) If you are brave then you can overcome all hurdles.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Deal with a problem when and if it arises.

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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.

 

Fritter

 

A) Blow B) Dwindle
C) Dissipate D) Save
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Save

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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.
Pillar to post

A) Main support of an object B) One place to another
C) To be reluctant D) To incite others
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) One place to another

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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.
Rohit said, "I take a bath daily with cold water."

A) Rohit says that he were taking a bath daily with cold water. B) Rohit said that he has had been taking a bath daily with cold water.
C) Rohit said that he is taking a bath daily with cold water. D) Rohit said that he took a bath daily with cold water.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rohit said that he took a bath daily with cold water.

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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.

Mother said, "Will you tell me what it means, Pritam?"

A) Mother asked Pritam if he will tell her what it meant. B) Mother asked Pritam that he would tell her what it meant.
C) Mother asked Pritam if he would tell her what it meant. D) Mother asked Pritam that he will tell her what it meant.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mother asked Pritam if he would tell her what it meant.

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

A) loopholes B) lupholes
C) looppholes D) luppholes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) loopholes

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

A) Dark B) Loud
C) Rough D) Sweet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dark

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.

 

combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues.

 

A) doubt B) objection
C) questioning D) reluctance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) reluctance

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