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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Exceptional
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Vulnerable
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Prohibits
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Allocated
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Evicted
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Impoverished
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Surge
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Buried
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Unusually good; outstanding or rare in quality.
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The action or process of allocating or sharing out something.
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Increase suddenly and powerfully.
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The act of paying out money especially from a fund
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
____ to the White Rann of Kuchch recently?
Explanation: Question Explanation: This question tests your understanding of the present perfect tense. The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past, or actions that started in the past and continue to the present.<br><br> Defining the Present Perfect Tense: <br><br> The present perfect tense is formed using the auxiliary verb 'have' (or 'has' for singular third-person subjects) + the past participle of the main verb. For example: 'I have eaten,' 'She has gone.' The key is that it connects the past to the present, often implying a relevance or impact on the present situation. <br><br> Analyzing the Options: <br><br> Option A: Are you ever... This is grammatically incorrect. 'Are you ever' is a present simple tense question, which is inappropriate for asking about an event that took place at some point in the past. <br><br> Option B: Have you ever been... This is the correct answer. 'Have you ever been' is the present perfect tense, correctly reflecting a past action with potential relevance to the present (e.g., the speaker might be curious about the person's experience). The question focuses on the experience of having visited the White Rann of Kuchch, regardless of when precisely that visit occurred. The 'ever' adds emphasis on any time in the person's past. <br><br> Option C: Did you ever have... This option is incorrect. While 'did' forms a past simple question, 'have' as the main verb doesn't fit the context. 'Have' in this context is not appropriate to describe the act of visiting a place. It suggests possession or experience, but not a physical visit. <br><br> Option D: Have you ever... This is grammatically correct but incomplete. It needs the past participle of the verb 'to be' ('been') to correctly form the present perfect tense question. Therefore, it's not a complete or correct sentence. 'Have you ever been to the White Rann of Kuchch?' is the grammatically correct and appropriate phrase. <br><br> Conclusion: <br><br> Only Option B: Have you ever been correctly uses the present perfect tense to ask about a past visit to a location, making it the most suitable and grammatically sound option.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
He has been living in Switzerland ____ two years.
Explanation: The preposition 'for' is used to denote a specific amount of time in which someone or something was performing an action. For example, 'I have been looking for my dog for some time now.' Here, 'for some time now' represents not an exact but particular amount of time. The word 'since', on the other hand, refers to a particular point of time from when the action started/began in the past to the present. It indicates that the action is continuing. For example, 'Raj has been living in London since 2003.'<br><br> Here are a few more examples to help you understand how the two prepositions are used. <br><br> Bruce has been travelling for the past two weeks. <br><br> Neethu will be here for a few hours. <br><br> I have known you since you were a kid. <br><br> Shanti has been working as a content writer since 2018.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
I ____ certainly do it.
Explanation: use 'will' for affirmative and negative sentences about the future. Use 'will' for requests too. If you want to make an offer or suggestion with I/we, use 'shall' in the question form. For very formal statements, especially to describe obligations, use 'shall'.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To show one's teeth
Explanation: To show one's teeth: to act in an angry or threatening manner.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To oil the knocker
Explanation: To oil the knocker: To tip the office boy.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Leave one to sink or swim
Explanation: Leave one to sink or swim: to leave someone to do something.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
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Choose the correct spelling.
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Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
(a) The party chief made it a point to state that/ (b) the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister should also come/ (c) and they see what his Partymen had seen./ (d) No error
Explanation: and see what
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
(a) On a holiday/ (b) Bobby prefers reading/ (c) that going out visiting friends./ (d) No error
Explanation: to going
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
He went to England to work as a doctor (a) / but he returned back (b) / as he could not endure the weather there (c) / No error (d)
Explanation: omit back
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> A well-dressed young man entered a big textile shop one evening. He was able to draw the attention of the salesmen who thought him rich and likely to make heavy purchases. He was shown the superior varieties of suit lengths and sarees. But after casually examining them, he kept moving to the next section, where readymade goods were being sold and further on to the hosiery section. By them, the salesmen had begun to doubt his intentions and drew the attention of the manager. The manager asked him what exactly he wanted and he replied that he wanted courteous treatment. He explained that he had come to the same shop in casual dress that morning and drawn little attention. His pride was hurt and he wanted to assert himself. He had come in good dress only to get decent treatment, not for getting any textiles. He left without making any purchase.
The young man was well-dressed because
Explanation: He wanted to impress the salesmen
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> A well-dressed young man entered a big textile shop one evening. He was able to draw the attention of the salesmen who thought him rich and likely to make heavy purchases. He was shown the superior varieties of suit lengths and sarees. But after casually examining them, he kept moving to the next section, where readymade goods were being sold and further on to the hosiery section. By them, the salesmen had begun to doubt his intentions and drew the attention of the manager. The manager asked him what exactly he wanted and he replied that he wanted courteous treatment. He explained that he had come to the same shop in casual dress that morning and drawn little attention. His pride was hurt and he wanted to assert himself. He had come in good dress only to get decent treatment, not for getting any textiles. He left without making any purchase.
The salesmen in the shop are described as people who pay attention to
Explanation: Only rich customers
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> A well-dressed young man entered a big textile shop one evening. He was able to draw the attention of the salesmen who thought him rich and likely to make heavy purchases. He was shown the superior varieties of suit lengths and sarees. But after casually examining them, he kept moving to the next section, where readymade goods were being sold and further on to the hosiery section. By them, the salesmen had begun to doubt his intentions and drew the attention of the manager. The manager asked him what exactly he wanted and he replied that he wanted courteous treatment. He explained that he had come to the same shop in casual dress that morning and drawn little attention. His pride was hurt and he wanted to assert himself. He had come in good dress only to get decent treatment, not for getting any textiles. He left without making any purchase.
The young man moved away to the hosiery section because he
Explanation: Was not interested in purchasing anything now.
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> A well-dressed young man entered a big textile shop one evening. He was able to draw the attention of the salesmen who thought him rich and likely to make heavy purchases. He was shown the superior varieties of suit lengths and sarees. But after casually examining them, he kept moving to the next section, where readymade goods were being sold and further on to the hosiery section. By them, the salesmen had begun to doubt his intentions and drew the attention of the manager. The manager asked him what exactly he wanted and he replied that he wanted courteous treatment. He explained that he had come to the same shop in casual dress that morning and drawn little attention. His pride was hurt and he wanted to assert himself. He had come in good dress only to get decent treatment, not for getting any textiles. He left without making any purchase.
The manager asked the young man what he wanted because
Explanation: The salesman had drawn his attention to the indifferent attitude of the young man.
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage. <br><br> A well-dressed young man entered a big textile shop one evening. He was able to draw the attention of the salesmen who thought him rich and likely to make heavy purchases. He was shown the superior varieties of suit lengths and sarees. But after casually examining them, he kept moving to the next section, where readymade goods were being sold and further on to the hosiery section. By them, the salesmen had begun to doubt his intentions and drew the attention of the manager. The manager asked him what exactly he wanted and he replied that he wanted courteous treatment. He explained that he had come to the same shop in casual dress that morning and drawn little attention. His pride was hurt and he wanted to assert himself. He had come in good dress only to get decent treatment, not for getting any textiles. He left without making any purchase.
The young man left without making purchases because he
Explanation: Had come only to make a point about the indifferent attitude of the salesmen towards casually dressed customers.
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