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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.

Because she had a ______________ demeanour, she was a desirable friend.

A) pleasant B) severe
C) mean D) nasty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) pleasant

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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 residents celebrated Diwali.

A) Celebration of Diwali was done by the residents. B) Diwali has been celebrated by the residents.
C) Diwali was celebrated by the residents. D) Diwali is celebrated by the residents.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Diwali was celebrated by the residents.

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

 

Predicament

 

A) Trouble B) Hardship  
C) Condition   D) Solution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Solution

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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.

 

Destruction or slaughter on a mass scale

 

A) Enshrine B) Cenotaph
C) Opulent D) Holocaust
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Holocaust

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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.

 

Plaudit

 

A) Criticism B) Jeering  
C) Praise   D) Silence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Praise  

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

A) Unconquerable B) Conflicting
C) Falsification D) Intermittent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Unconquerable

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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.

 

Copious

 

A) Counterfeit B) Plentiful
C) Commendable D) Deficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Plentiful

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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.

 

Thumb one's nose

A) an ill­-mannered person B) to show affection
C) to scold a naughty person D) to express scorn
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to express scorn

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