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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 show approval or praise by clapping.

 

A) To extol B) To eulogise
C) To applaud D) To hail
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To applaud

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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 cry wolf

 

A) to keep complaining over small issues B) to raise a false alarm
C) to act as if one feels sorry for the other person D) to report to a higher authority the mistakes committed by others
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to raise a false alarm

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

Take the bull by the horns

A) crush something with a heavy hand B) grapple the situation courageously
C) close your eyes and attack the bull D) take defensive measures to deal with a crisis.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) grapple the situation courageously

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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.

Omkar generously donated money to the orphanage.

A) Money was generously donated to the orphanage by Omkar. B) Money is generously donated to the orphanage by Omkar.
C) Donating of the money generously was done by Omkar. D) Donating of the money generously is done by Omkar.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Money was generously donated to the orphanage by Omkar.

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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.

‘Have you come from Japan?' said the shopkeeper to the tourist.

A) The shopkeeper asked the tourist whether she had come from Japan. B) The shopkeeper asked the tourist that if she had come from Japan.
C) The shopkeeper asked the tourist that whether she had came from Japan. D) The shopkeeper asked the tourist if she came from Japan.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The shopkeeper asked the tourist if she came from Japan.

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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.

 

Have you created this beautiful artwork?

A) Had you been creating this beautiful artwork? B) Had you created this beautiful artwork?
C) Has this beautiful artwork been created by you? D) Has creating this beautiful artwork been done by you?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Has this beautiful artwork been created by you?

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

I wish you(A)/can hear(B)/yourself talking.(C)/No error(D)

 

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

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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.

To move back and forth or sideways

A) Sojourn B) Tarriance
C) Traverse D) Breather
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Traverse

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