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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.

 

Teachers are exemplary to the virtues of middle class.

A) exemplify B) are examples to
C) exemplificate D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) exemplify

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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 bite off more than one can chew

A) To take on a commitment that one cannot fulfill B) A task which has unexpectedly become very difficult
C) A greedy person will always suffer D) To grab a share more than what is rightfully theirs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To take on a commitment that one cannot fulfill

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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.

 

Too many cooks spoil the broth

 

A) it is always better to do a job independently B) asking many people for advice will cause confusion, and the decision will never be made
C) if too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well D) food is always cooked better if one person cooks it
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) if too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well

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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 cause a process or action to begin

 

A) to initiate B) to impel
C)  to imitate D) to conscript
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  to imitate

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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".

No sooner did the teacher come into the class when we stood up.

A) since B) then
C) than D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) than

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Abettor

A) Accomplice B) Adversary
C) Careless D) Indolent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Accomplice

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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".

I would love to come to your party! Thank you for (invites) me.

A) invited B) invite
C) inviting D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) inviting

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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.

She has finished writing the article, ______

A) has she? B) isn't it?
C) hasn't she? D) is it?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) hasn't she?

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