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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word.

Scurrilous

A) Coarse B) Sophisticated
C) Insolent D) Complimentary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Complimentary

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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.

No one responded to my online ad.

A) My online ad was not responded to by anyone. B) My online ad is not responded to by anyone.
C) Response by no one was given to my online ad. D) Response by no one is given to my online ad.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) My online ad was not responded to by anyone.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Blasphemous

A) Pious B) Profane
C) Sacrilegious D) Irreligious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pious

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) comands B) prigish
C) adhesive D) serenly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) adhesive

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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'.

 

The average age at which(A)/people die of heart diseases(B)/are decreasing.(C)/No error(D)

 

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

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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.

 

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em

 

A) Many times those who fight eventually become best of friends B) If one has to give up fighting with some group because one can't win, band together with them
C) Not to hurt others. Instead, be friends with them. D) To fight till you get acceptance to a group which does not initially accept you as a member
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) If one has to give up fighting with some group because one can't win, band together with them

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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, 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.

 

He performed below par in the examination.

A) par below B) poorly
C) below parr D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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