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Q1. ‘Cynical’

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A
Pessimistic
B
Gullible
C
Equivocal
D
Liberal

Explanation

This question likely asks for a meaning or related word. However, 'Cynical' means distrustful of human sincerity. 'Gullible' (easily persuaded) is an antonym. In exam contexts, if Gullible is the answer, it's asking for the Antonym.

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Q2. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given sentence: ”We were no more surprised than Rahman”.

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We were less surprised than Rahman.
B
We were all surprised.
C
Rahman was less surprised than us.
D
We were as surprised as Rahman.

Explanation

The phrase 'no more ... than' implies equality in degree. It means our surprise was equal to Rahman's surprise. So, 'We were as surprised as Rahman' is the correct meaning.

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Q3. Not once has our neighbour invited us into his house.

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Our neighbour has invited us into his house not once but many times.
B
Our neighbour has never invited us into his house .
C
Occasionally our neighbour has invited us into his house .
D
Our neighbour has not always invited us into his house .

Explanation

'Not once' implies 'never'. The sentence emphasizes that the event has happened zero times. Therefore, 'Our neighbour has never invited us into his house' is the correct interpretation.

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Q4. Choose a suitable word/phrase to fill in the blanks of the given sentence : Travellers ____ their reservation well in advance if they want to visit the St. Martin’s island.

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had better to get
B
had to better get
C
had better get
D
had better got

Explanation

'Had better' is used to give strong advice. The structure is 'had better + base form of verb' (without 'to'). So, 'had better get' is the grammatically correct choice.

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Q5. After food has been dried or canned ____ for later consumption.

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it should be stored
B
That it should be stored
C
should be stored
D
which should be stored

Explanation

This is a passive voice construction where a main clause is needed after the introductory phrase. 'It should be stored' provides the subject 'it' (referring to food) and the verb phrase.

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Q6. Choose the word/phrase that best retains the meaning o f the underlined word/phrase in the given sentence: Despite being a brilliant scientist, he does not seem to ”get his ideas across”.

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make his ideas understood
B
get his ideas down pat
C
summarise his ideas
D
put together his ideas

Explanation

To 'get ideas across' means to communicate them clearly so that others understand. 'Make his ideas understood' is the closest meaning.

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Q7. What may be considered ”courteous” in one culture may be arrogant in another.

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flimsy
B
coarse
C
gracious
D
Friendly

Explanation

'Courteous' means polite, respectful, or considerate in manner. 'Gracious' is a close synonym that implies courtesy and kindness. Flimsy, coarse, or friendly do not capture the formal aspect of courtesy.

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Q8. Identify the incorrect word/phrase indicated by (1), (2), (3) or (4) in the following sentence: ”Every” man or woman ”should” vote ”for” the candidate of ”their” choice.

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Every (1)
B
should (2)
C
for (3)
D
their (4)

Explanation

Since the subject is 'Every man or woman' (singular), the possessive pronoun should technically be 'his or her'. However, in modern usage 'their' is accepted, but in strict grammar questions, 'their' is considered incorrect for singular antecedents.

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Q9. Identify the incorrect word/phrase indicated by (1), (2), (3) or (4) in the following sentence: A doctor may be able ”to diagnose” a problem ”prefect” but he may not able to find a drug ”to which” the patient ”will respond”.

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to diagnose (1)
B
perfect (2)
C
to which (3)
D
will respond (4)

Explanation

The word 'perfect' is an adjective, but here it modifies the verb 'diagnose', so it should be an adverb 'perfectly'. Therefore, 'perfect' is the incorrect usage.

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Q10. Identify the incorrect word/phrase indicated by (1), (2), (3) or (4) in the following sentence: According to experts a good way ”to” ”improve” listening skills is ”by” ”watch” television, specially news and documentaries.

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to (1)
B
improve (2)
C
by (3)
D
watch (4)

Explanation

After the preposition 'by', the verb must be in the gerund form (-ing). So, 'watch' should be 'watching'. Therefore, 'watch' is the incorrect word.

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