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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.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

A) avoid risky ventures if you want to be successful in life B) don't risk everything on the success of one venture
C) one should try multiple things, at least one will succeed D) those who are blessed with more children are happier
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) don't risk everything on the success of one venture

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The name of our planet Earth originates from which language?

A) Greek B) Roman
C) English D) Sanskrit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) English

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Fair - weather friend

A) Honest only when easy and convenient B) Truthful only when easy and convenient
C) Supports only when easy and convenient D) Temporary only when easy and convenient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Supports only when easy and convenient

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

Commemorate

A) Opprobrium B) Reproach
C) Disrepute D) Celebrate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Celebrate

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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.

She said,"We were thinking of selling the house but we had decided not to"

A) She said that they were thinking of selling the house but they decided not to. B) She said that they thought of selling the house but decided not to.
C) She said that they have been thinking of selling the house but decided not to. D) She said that they had been thinking of selling the house but had decided not to.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) She said that they were thinking of selling the house but they decided not to.

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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.

The promise of nuclear power has so __________ outweighed all of these concerns, and India has reason to be proud of its technology and determination to look for non-fossil _______________ in its energy planning. However, _________ rapid progress in technology in other ______________ energy sources such as wind and solar power, the collapse of oil prices and the expansion in gas projects as a viable and clean alternative, that promise ______________.

nuclear power has so __________ outweighed all of these concerns

A) far B) less
C) near D) closely
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) far

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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'.

We are pleased that(A)/our daughter is married with(B)/such a nice man.(C)/No error(D)

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

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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 payment of dues have been _________ delayed , informed the executive to the client.

 

A) incredibly B) crazily
C) amazingly D) unduly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) unduly

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