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

A) Establish B) Sorrow
C) Disdain D) Elation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sorrow

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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'.

All the furnitures(A)/has been replaced(B)/by the landlord.(C)/No error(D)

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

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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.

Alphabet soup

A) A beautiful poem. B) A text which nourishes your soul.
C) A book that is close to your heart. D) A confusing or confused mixture of things
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A confusing or confused mixture of things

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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 Principal said to us, "Today you will get your diplomas."

A) The Principal told us that on that day we would be getting our diplomas. B) The Principal told us this on that day we would be getting our diplomas.
C) The Principal told us that on this day we would be getting our diplomas. D) The Principal told us this on that day we will be getting our diplomas.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Principal told us that on that day we would be getting our diplomas.

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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.

 

With might and main

 

A) with full risks B) with full force
C) having full confidence D) with full blessings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) with full force

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

 

So, in asking you to consider the processes of reasoning we are ________ assuming that you never have reasoned--_________ the contrary we are fully aware that you in connection __________ every other person, have reasoned all your mature life. That is not the question. While everyone reasons, the fact is __________ true that the majority of persons reason incorrectly. Many persons reason ______________ lines far from correct and scientific, and suffer therefor and thereby.

 

have reasoned--_________ the contrary we

 

 

A) in B) on
C) into D) onto
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) on

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Insatiable greed for riches

A) Avarice B) Actuary
C) Antiquary D) Apostate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Avarice

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

The baby really enjoys that music.

A) That music was really enjoyed by the baby. B) That music was really being enjoyed by the baby.
C) That music is really enjoyed by the baby. D) This music was really enjoyed by the baby.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) That music is really enjoyed by the baby.

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