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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.

 

Crocodile tears

 

A) To feel sad for another person's misfortunes B) To laugh so much that your eyes start to water
C) A person whose sadness is never noticed D) Expressions of sorrow that are insincere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Expressions of sorrow that are insincere

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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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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Life offers myriad choices, isn't it?

 

A) shouldn't it? B) does it?
C) doesn't it? D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) doesn't it?

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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".

 

Gilbert de Lafayette's father and grandfather and great-grandfather (have all been) brave and noble men.

 

A) has all been B) has all being
C) have all being D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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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.

 

She ______ in a small European country.

 

A) nourished B) better
C) satisfied D) lived
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) lived

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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.

 

Defile

 

A) Corrupt B) Hallow
C) Sanctify D) Honour
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Corrupt

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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.

 

Officious

 

A) Busy B) Intrusive
C) Rude D) Timid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Timid

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

The King Juan Carlos of Spain(A)/arrived in London today(B)/for a three day visit(C)/No error(D)

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

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