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

 

To make someone feel completely baffled.

A) to perplex B) to explicate
C) to construe D) to elucidate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to perplex

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

A hollow object used to contain something.

A) platter B) salver
C) plate D) receptacle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) receptacle

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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.

"Ooh! what a dirty child!" said my aunt.

A) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly what a dirty child. B) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the child is very dirty.
C) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the child was very dirty. D) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly what a dirty child it is.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the child was very dirty.

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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 checker checks the admission tickets at the gate.

A) The admission tickets are checked at the gate. B) The admission tickets be checked at the gate.
C) The admission tickets will be checked at the gate by the checker. D) The admission tickets were checked at the gate.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The admission tickets are checked at the gate.

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

Incensed

A) Ecstatic B) Exasperated
C) Elated D) Blithe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Exasperated

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the
sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

I think so she will come to the party.

A) So I think she will come to the party. B) I am thinking she will come to the party.
C) I think she will come to the party. D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) I think she will come to the party.

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Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.


Riparian vegetation [the green band of vegetation along a watercourse] can help stabilize stream banks; filter sediment from surface runoff; and provide wildlife habitat, livestock forage,and scenic value. Well-developed vegetation also allows bank soils to absorb extra water during spring runoff, releasing it later during drier months, thus improving late-summer stream flows.

In many parts of the arid West, trees and shrubs are found only in riparian areas. Woody plants are very important as winter cover for many wildlife species, including upland game birds such as pheasants and turkeys. Often this winter cover is the greatest single factor limiting game bird populations. Woody vegetation also provides hiding cover and browse for many other species of birds and mammals, both game and nongame.

Dead trees ("snags") are an integral part of streamside habitats and should be left standing whenever possible. Woodpeckers, nuthatches, brown creepers, and other birds eat the insects that decompose the wood. These insects usually pose no threat to nearby living trees. Occasionally a disease organism or misuse of pesticides will weaken or kill a stand of trees. If several trees in a small area begin to die, contact your local extension agent immediately .

 

What is the effect of the word choice 'riparian'?

A) It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone. B) It causes confusion, since both streams and rivers could be viewed as reparian.
C) It seems condescending, as if the author is bending over back-wards to teach readers. D) It misleads reader into thinking they are getting scientific information when they are not.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone.

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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) frothyiest B) frotheist
C) frothyeist D) frothiest
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) frothiest

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