Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He ran _________ the field to catch the ball
(A) across
(B) over
(C) through
(D) besides
Define the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hobson's choice
(A) To choose the best option
(B) To choose the worst option
(C) A choice forced upon someone
(D) A choice that is prejudiced
Tick the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Pugnacious
(A) Succulent
(B) Germane
(C) Sagacious
(D) Truculent
The most appropriate synonym for "pugnacious" is "truculent." Both words describe a disposition or attitude of being inclined to quarrel or engage in conflict. The other options— "succulent" (juicy or tender), "germane" (relevant), and "sagacious" (wise)— have different meanings and do not convey the same sense of aggressiveness as "pugnacious" and "truculent."
Write the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The problem will be solved by my friend.
(A) My friend was solved the problem.
(B) My friend will be solving the problem.
(C) My friend will solve the problem.
(D) My friend solves the problem.
Clarify the sentence which has no spelling error.
(A) Patience is a nesecessary quality for a teacher.
(B) The soil is necessary for plantation.
(C) Water is a necesary element for life.
(D) Sharp observation is naicessary for a detective.
Pick the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The vendor sold the vegetables in the market.
(A) The vegetables are sold by the vendor in the market.
(B) The vegetables were being sold by the vendor in the market.
(C) The vegetables were sold by the vendor in the market.
(D) The vendor had sold the vegetables in the market.
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Food blogs are often authored by food aficionados, sometimes known as ‘foodies’.
B. The blogger can benefit from it if he or she uses it professionally.
C. Food blogging is food journalism that combines an interest in food, blog writing,
and food photography.
D. The greater the popularity of a food blogger, the more options for him/her to monetise his/her work.
(A) DABC
(B) CABD
(C) BDCA
(D) ACBD
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(A) Argument
(B) Corporation
(C) Surreptious
(D) Deception
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in bold in the following sentence.
He does well, though he’s sometimes contemptuous.
(A) humble
(B) wealthy
(C) strong
(D) civilised
Complete the sentence with an appropriate ANTONYM of the word mentioned in the bracket.
The old house was so ________(sturdy) that it could be shattered into pieces with a single blow.
(A) feeble
(B) wry
(C) competent
(D) subdued
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