Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.
Take time by the forelock
1. To take revenge
2. To take for granted
3. To be late
4. To seize an opportunity
Take time by the forelock
1. To take revenge
2. To take for granted
3. To be late
4. To seize an opportunity
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
On the hook
1. In a bad condition and will not last long
2. To be responsible for something
3. Very rarely
4. Being too happy
On the hook
1. In a bad condition and will not last long
2. To be responsible for something
3. Very rarely
4. Being too happy
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Land beside a sea
1. Island
2. Coast
3. Archipelago
4. Peninsula
Land beside a sea
1. Island
2. Coast
3. Archipelago
4. Peninsula
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
During vacations, Geeta saw a (saltwater lake separated from the sea by rocks and sand) where she did kayak for the first time.
1. lagoon
2. river
3. ditch
4. sea
During vacations, Geeta saw a (saltwater lake separated from the sea by rocks and sand) where she did kayak for the first time.
1. lagoon
2. river
3. ditch
4. sea
π Empirical /ΙͺmΛpΙͺr.Ιͺ.kΙl/ (adjective)
π Meaning: Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
π Examples:
1. The researchers gathered empirical data through a series of experiments.
2. His argument lacked empirical evidence to support the claims.
3. Science relies on empirical methods to validate new theories.
π Meaning: Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
π Examples:
1. The researchers gathered empirical data through a series of experiments.
2. His argument lacked empirical evidence to support the claims.
3. Science relies on empirical methods to validate new theories.
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Antonym of Enigmatic
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46%
Clear
32%
Mysterious
18%
Instigating
4%
Thrilling
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
A large number of people are using internet banking these days.
A large number of people are using internet banking these days.
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3%
Internet banking is using a large number of people these days.
18%
Internet banking has been used by a large number of people these days.
13%
Internet banking is used by a large number of people these days.
66%
Internet banking is being used by a large number of people these days.
Select the indirect narration of the given sentence.
My father said to my son, βWhy do you break this window glass?β
My father said to my son, βWhy do you break this window glass?β
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21%
My father asked my son that why he broke that window glass.
48%
My father asked my son why he broke that window glass.
12%
My father told my son why he broke this window glass.
19%
My father asked my son why he had broken that window glass.
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Select the correctly spelt word.
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75%
According
9%
Availlable
12%
Recognise
5%
Especielly
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π Nebulous /Λneb.jΙ.lΙs/ (adjective)
π Meaning: Unclear, vague, or not clearly defined or understood.
π Examples:
1. His plans for the future remain nebulous and uncertain.
2. The politician gave a nebulous answer that confused the audience.
3. She had only a nebulous idea of what the project would involve.
π Meaning: Unclear, vague, or not clearly defined or understood.
π Examples:
1. His plans for the future remain nebulous and uncertain.
2. The politician gave a nebulous answer that confused the audience.
3. She had only a nebulous idea of what the project would involve.
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Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The elegance furnished drawing room indicated that the owner had good taste.
1. drawing room indicated
2. that the owner
3. had good taste
4. The elegance furnished
The elegance furnished drawing room indicated that the owner had good taste.
1. drawing room indicated
2. that the owner
3. had good taste
4. The elegance furnished
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
It is not worth / having the trouble / to write to him / as he never replies.
1. to write to him
2. as he never replies
3. having the trouble
4. It is not worth
It is not worth / having the trouble / to write to him / as he never replies.
1. to write to him
2. as he never replies
3. having the trouble
4. It is not worth
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