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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 simple glance at one’s garden (uplifted) the mood.

 

A) uplift B)  uplifts  
C)  uplifting   D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  uplifts  

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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.

Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offence at petty things

A) Appease B) Mollify
C) Huffy D) Soothe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Huffy

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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.

He mailed his application for a new job.

A) The application for a new job is mailed by him. B) The application for a new job was mailed by him.
C) He is the mailer of the application for a new job. D) He was the mailer of the application for a new job.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The application for a new job was mailed by him.

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) deceased B) choiciest
C) anglecan D) thankfull
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) deceased

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In each of the following choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.

“WANE”

A) Widen B) Poor
C) Swell D) Tight
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Widen

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WANE means (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent. And widen means broaden, increase. Both are nearly opposite in meaning.

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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, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

An urgent need or demand

 

A) Vindication B) Satiety
C) Redress D) Exigency
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Exigency

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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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