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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.

Pull the plug

 

A) Behave greedily and take the most of the shared things for oneself. B) Do something to stop the persistent losses.
C) Prevent something from happening or continuing. D) Play loud irritating music.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Prevent something from happening or continuing.

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

 


The conditions ______ which democracy can _______ are _______ to ________ ; but one thing is _______ that democracy is always a slow growth, whereas dictators may _____ to ______ and _______ a new _______ with dramatic success, under _______ conditions.

 


but one thing is _______ that democracy is always a slow growth,

 

A) stated B) dictated
C) clear D) hazy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) clear

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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 is the best substitute of the phrase.

 

To sweep over something so as to surround it completely.

A) engulf B) imbibe
C) drown D) plunge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) engulf

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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.

 

blood is thicker than water

A) relations are more important than merit B) all crimes are not equal so punishment for murder is not same as that of theft
C) family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones D) deceit from a family member hurts more than being cheated by strangers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones

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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".

 

A monthly contribution by the boy's elder brother (have made) this move possible.

 

A) had make B) had made
C) had making D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) had made

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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.

 

The family said, "We were watching TV when we heard the news."

A) The family said that they had been watching TV when they had heard the news. B) The family said that they had been watching TV when they have had heard the news.
C) The family said that they have been watching TV when they had heard the news. D) The family said that they have been watching TV when they have had heard the news.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The family said that they had been watching TV when they had heard the news.

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

Mr. Rao told Mr. Mehta that he had to go to the town that day.

 

A) Mr. Rao said,"I have to go to the town today." B) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta I have to go to the town that day."
C) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta, I have to go to the town today." D) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta I will have to go to the town today."
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta I will have to go to the town today."

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