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2023 63 questions

1. Q852023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

   Identify the option that defines the homonyms ‘gate’ and ‘gait’ most appropriately.

   1. A.Gate means to achieve or receive, and gait means a person’s manner of walking.
   2. B.Gate means a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence or hedge, and gait means a person's manner of walking.
   3. C.Gate means general agreement on tariff and excise, and gait means a person's manner of talking.
   4. D.Gate means a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall or fence, and gait means a cloth or leather leg covering reaching from the instep to above the ankle or to the mid-calf or knee.
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   Answer: B

2. Q782023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

   1. A.Arrangement
   2. B.Jeopardize
   3. C.Corruption
   4. D.Remmission
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   Answer: D

3. Q842023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence. Arthur has some strange ideas, but on this occasion, I am inclined to agree with him.

   
   1. A.tended
   2. B.conflicted
   3. C.refused
   4. D.conspired
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   Answer: A

4. Q862023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. During the wedding ceremony, the bride seemed even quieter and more diffident than usual.

   
   1. A.Showing lack of interest
   2. B.Bold in others' company
   3. C.Giving a false or misleading impression
   4. D.Shy due to lack of confidence.
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   Answer: D

5. Q772023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   Select the grammatically correct sentence.

   1. A.The decision to change a hospital saved an life of the daughter of the doctor.
   2. B.The decision to change the hospital saved the life of the daughter of the doctor.
   3. C.The decision to change an hospital saved the life of the daughter of the doctor.
   4. D.A decision to change a hospital saved the life of the daughter of the doctor.
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   Answer: B

6. Q782023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

   1. A.Refusal
   2. B.Wajes
   3. C.Stretch
   4. D.Wearily
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   Answer: B

7. Q892023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   Correct the sentence with the appropriate form of the underline verb. Parents should tell their children to exercise great care when crossed busy roads.

   
   1. A.has crossed
   2. B.crossing
   3. C.cross
   4. D.has been crossing
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   Answer: B

8. Q902023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word. Termagant

   1. A.One who speaks many languages
   2. B.Overscrupulous about minute details
   3. C.A magnet with strong polarity
   4. D.A violent, overbearing, turbulent, brawling, quarrelsome woman
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   Answer: D

9. Q852023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

   1. A.I have never seen an UFO in an English movie.
   2. B.I have never seen a UFO in a English movie.
   3. C.I have never seen a UFO in an English movie.
   4. D.I have never seen an UFO in a English movie.
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   Answer: C

10. Q872023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the given sentence. By killing a large number of people, they thought they would get more benefits of the schemes.

    
    1. A.Homicide
    2. B.Suicide
    3. C.Feticide
    4. D.Genocide
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    Answer: D

11. Q902023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Identify and correct the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. India needs to do better on rights and freedoms, welfare and justice, growth and development, and in building a more egalitaerian society.

    1. A.egalitarian
    2. B.freedams
    3. C.developement
    4. D.justise
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    Answer: A

12. Q762023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Select the grammatically correct sentence.

    1. A.The rider who met with a accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.
    2. B.The rider who met with an accident was not wearing an helmet, the police said.
    3. C.A rider who met with the accident was not wearing the helmet, an police said.
    4. D.The rider who met with the accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.
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    Answer: D

13. Q872023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

    1. A.Devide
    2. B.Provide
    3. C.Subside
    4. D.Confide
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    Answer: A

14. Q902023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

    1. A.Bonafide
    2. B.Cultural
    3. C.Solusion
    4. D.Trustworthy
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    Answer: C

15. Q842023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

    1. A.Mischievous
    2. B.Miniature
    3. C.Metamorphic
    4. D.Mispell
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    Answer: D

16. Q912023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

    1. A.Achieve
    2. B.Loyalty
    3. C.Trasury
    4. D.Sprout
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    Answer: C

17. Q812023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

    1. A.She purchased a apple in the market with me.
    2. B.She purchased an apple in the market with me.
    3. C.She purchased apple in the market with me.
    4. D.She purchase a apple in the market with me.
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    Answer: B

18. Q772023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

    1. A.Horticulture
    2. B.Ignision
    3. C.Copulate
    4. D.Portion
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    Answer: B

19. Q822023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

    1. A.Concieve
    2. B.Detect
    3. C.Predict
    4. D.Stimulate
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    Answer: A

20. Q792023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

    1. A.Aristocrate
    2. B.Advertise
    3. C.Occurrence
    4. D.Preference
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    Answer: A

21. Q842023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

    1. A.Avarise
    2. B.Adverse
    3. C.Beige
    4. D.Admonish
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    Answer: A

22. Q782023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

    1. A.Nefew
    2. B.Father
    3. C.Niece
    4. D.Uncle
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    Answer: A

23. Q872023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

    Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

    1. A.She is a Indian artist married to an European engineer.
    2. B.She is an Indian artist married to an European engineer.
    3. C.She is an Indian artist married to a European engineer.
    4. D.She is a Indian artist married to a European engineer.
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    Answer: C

24. Q882023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

    1. A.Fruitful
    2. B.Unction
    3. C.Wilfull
    4. D.Cradle
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    Answer: C

25. Q892023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

    Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the sentence. Only the artists who make sculptures are allowed to take part in exhibitions.

    
    1. A.Painter
    2. B.Artisan
    3. C.Sculptor
    4. D.Potter
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    Answer: C