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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.

The investigations of the

X-peculiar place in the economy of the body
Y-physiologist and the psychologist
Z-have revealed that the brain holds a

A) YXZ B) XZY
C) XYZ D) YZX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) YZX

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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.

 

We are withnessing not triumph but the breakdown of democracy.

A) not the triumph but breakdown B) not the triumph but the breakdown
C) note triumph but breakdown D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) not the triumph but the breakdown

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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.

beating around the bush

 

A) Not accepting the real issue and solving minor problems B) To avoid getting to the point of an issue
C) To run around in circles and never accomplishing results D) Avoiding coming face to face with a problem, escaping
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To avoid getting to the point of an issue

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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'.

 

Tanish has(A)/changed a lot(B)/since then.(C)/No error(D)

 

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

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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.

 

Familiarity breeds contempt

A) close association with someone leads to a loss of respect for them B) if you do an undesirable thing daily then it becomes acceptable
C) too many people living closely will eventually cause bitterness D) routine has to be broken to bring excitement to life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) close association with someone leads to a loss of respect for them

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In the following questions, 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.

Children need to be taught the importance of hygiene early on so that it becomes a _____. Children are the most _____ to hygiene-related disorders like skin issues, rashes, infections, wounds, etc. Teach them early on about what to _____. Teach them that taking a few _____ measures to prevent infections and diseases is _____.

to prevent infections and diseases is _____.

A) optional B) secondary
C) voluntary D) imperative
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) imperative

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

 

He said to me, “I have often told you not to play in dark.”

 

A) He said to him that he shouldn’t play in dark. B) He reminded me that he had often told me not to play in dark.
C) He asked him to not play in dark. D) He asked me that he had told me to not play in dark.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He reminded me that he had often told me not to play in dark.

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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 cut up (food, especially meat) into very small pieces

 

A) to crumble B) to chop
C) to mince D)  to grind
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to mince

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