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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 majestic Asiatic Lions roam the sanctuary.

A) The Asiatic lions which are majestic roamed the sanctuary. B) The sanctuary is the place where the majestic Asiatic lions roam.
C) The sanctuary is roamed by majestic Asiatic lions. D) The majestic Asiatic Lions have been roaming the sanctuary.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The sanctuary is roamed by majestic Asiatic lions.

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In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

They hurried up the booth’s back and waited for the malformed youth to disperse.

i. to the booth’s back

ii. for towards the booth’s back

iii. for the booth’s backing

A) Only i B) Only ii
C) Only iii D) Both i and ii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only i

Explanation:

The correct preposition to be used with the verb ‘hurried’ is ‘to’ and not the others. ‘Hurry to a place’ means ‘move to a place with great haste.’

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Tremulous

A) Stringent, Garrulous B) Quivery, Steady
C) Conjunctive, Desist D) Abstain, Defer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Quivery, Steady

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Tremulous: shaking or quivering slightly 

 

Stringent: (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

 

Garrulous: excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Quivery: shaking or trembling slightly
Steady: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
Conjunctive: relating to or forming a connection or combination of things
Desist: stop doing something; cease or abstain

 

Abstain: restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
Defer: put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone
Terse: sparing in the use of words; abrupt
Abrupt: sudden and unexpected
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘quivery, steady’ forms a synonym-antonym pair of ‘tremulous’.

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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.

Proposition made as a basis for reasoning without the assumption of its truth

A) Hypertext B) Hypocrisy
C) Hyperbole D) Hypothesis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Hypothesis

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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.

Providing relief

A) Reissue B) Reprieve
C) Rejoinder D) Refuge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Reprieve

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

The doctor has been ____ to attend to an urgent case

A) called B) called in
C) called by D) call over
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) called

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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".

My brother would gladly given you his car if you had asked him.

A) would gladly give B) would have gladly given
C) would gladly gave D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) would have gladly given

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