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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 rain brought more respite from the heat.

A) much respite B) most relief
C) severe drought D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) much respite

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

She does not listen to me (A) / because she is (B) / senior than me (C) / No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.


Modern civilization is completely dependent on energy, which has therefore to be abundant and also economical. About 85% of the world's energy is supplied by oil, coal and natural gas while nuclear, hydro, wind and solar power and biomass supply the rest. Coal, nuclear and hydro are used primarily to generate electricity while natural gas is widely used for heating. Biomass is used both for heating and cooking. The wind and solar power is the future's hope as they are sustainable energy sources. Oil powers almost all machines that move and that makes oil uniquely versatile. Oil powered airplanes carry 500 people across the widest oceans at nearly the speed of sound. Oil powered machines produce and transport food. Oil powered machines are ubiquitous. Clearly, we live in the age of oil but it is drawing to a close. According to data available if oil production remains constant until it's gone, there is enough to last 42 years. Oil wells will produce less as they become depleted, which will make it impossible to keep production constant. Similarly natural gas and coal will last another 61 years and 133 years respectively. Naturally, as they become scarce, they become expensive, leading to a worldwide energy crisis. If we are to survive on this planet, we have to make a transition to sustainable energy sources. The transition may be willy-nilly or planned - the choice is ours.

The dawning era of limited and expensive energy will be very difficult for everyone on earth but will be even more difficult if it is not anticipated. It is of utmost importance that the public and policymakers understand the global energy crisis and act in tandem to ensure that the species 'homo sapiens' does not become extinct.

Biomass is an energy source used in

A) agriculture B) industry
C) homes D) offices
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) homes

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

Aqueous rocks of equal

X-exhibit in like manner a stratification nearly undisturbed
Y-over the lake-district of North America, and
Z-antiquity extend for hundreds of miles

A) ZYX B) ZXY
C) YZX D) YXZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ZYX

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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.

 

The architect was unable to ______ those designs.

 

A) made B) sketch
C) scatter D) built
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) sketch

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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.

 

Children should be seen and not heard

 

A) The voice of children is often drowned in company of adults. B) Some children will seek attention by crying.
C) Children should not speak in the presence of adults. D) Those children are likable who dress neatly.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Children should not speak in the presence of adults.

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

Decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end

A) Surge B) Accrual
C) Peter D) Swell
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Peter

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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 cast iron stomach

A) a very greedy person B) to be able to eat or drink anything without any problems
C) to be indifferent to harsh words D) to face so many difficulties in life that one now becomes immune to even poison
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to be able to eat or drink anything without any problems

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