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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.

 

Insuperable

 

A) Weak B) Insurmountable
C) Beatable D) Unstable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Insurmountable

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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 client said to the ticket-­seller, "At what time do the counters close?"

A) The client asked the ticket­-seller at what time the counters closed. B) The client asked the ticket­-seller at what time did the counters always close
C) The client said to the ticket-­seller at what time the counters close. D) The client inquired to the ticket-­seller at what time the counters usually close.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The client asked the ticket­-seller at what time the counters closed.

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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.

 

We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.

 

We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India

 

A) into B) in
C) of D) about
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) in

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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.

When the stranger saw me, (A) / he seemed to recognise me (B) / and asked me what was my name. (C) / No Error (D)

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

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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.

 


The last straw

 

A) A warrior saves his best arrow for the last   B) A minor difficulty but coming on top of a series of difficulties, that makes a situation unbearable.    
C) The student who usually comes last in the class.     D) The lowest ranking official who gets the blame for any error.    
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A minor difficulty but coming on top of a series of difficulties, that makes a situation unbearable.    

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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.
His father _____ him up in a construction business.

A) built B) hold
C) keep D) set
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) set

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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.

A bone of contention

A) The only part to which two arguing parties agree. B) An issue over which there is continuing disagreement.
C) A very expensive inherited property. D) To be happy with only a few things.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) An issue over which there is continuing disagreement.

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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.

 

Puissant

 

A) Secure   B) Forceful  
C) Active   D) Lazy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lazy

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