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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.

 

Back to the drawing board

 

A) To solve a problem one has to go back to the root cause B) An inventive person will find fresh ways to solve a problem
C) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised D) An artist is always happy if he gets a chance to go back to painting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Virtuoso

 

A) Amateur B) Rookie
C) Ace D) Unskilled
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ace

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Each self is unique, and therefore cannot be compared.

A) incomparable B) Non comparable
C) Incomparably D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) incomparable

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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.

 

The professor said to Suraj, "Who were you waiting for?"

 

A) The professor asked Suraj who he was waiting for. B) The professor asked Suraj who he had been waiting for.
C) The professor inquired with Suraj who he was waiting for. D) The professor asked Suraj who he has been waiting for.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The professor asked Suraj who he had been waiting for.

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In the following question, 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.

 

The officer walked in front, leaning on a stick and __________ limping.

 

A) marginally B) imperceptibly
C) slightly D) a little
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) slightly

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Only high officials have access with the President.

A) to B) for
C) from D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to

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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'.

What are (1)/ you doing (2)/ by here? (3)/No Error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

A person's peculiar habit

A) Trait B) Idiosyncracy
C) Idiolect D) Talent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Idiosyncracy

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