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  • Question 1
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    A topic sentence in a paragraph
    Solution
    The first sentence or topic sentence should be explicitly clear about the content of the rest of the paragraph. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not perform this function, hence incorrect. 
  • Question 2
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    Choose the correct meaning for the phrase.
    Bona fide
    Solution
    The literal meaning for Bona Fide is genuine or real.
    Hence option C is the correct answer.
    The other options like an identification card, without doubt, the indispensable condition are not correct according to the literal meaning.
    Hence option C is the correct answer.
  • Question 3
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    Select the correct meaning of the italicized idiom/phrase out of the four choices given.
    For the first week, the apprentice felt like a fish out of water.
    Solution
    The idiom 'a fish out of water' means being in a completely unsuitable environment or situation. Since the apprentice felt unsuited due to inexperience, Option D is the correct choice. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence, incorrect. 
  • Question 4
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    Fill in the blank using a meaningful phrase:
    Don't believe Hridya. He is in the habit of _______ stories of his success.
    Solution
    The phrase, 'making up' means 'inventing an explanation for something, especially in order to avoid being punished or embarrassed'. As this phrase conveys a clear meaning when used in the given sentence, option C is correct. 
    The phrase, 'make for' means 'to move towards a place'. Eg: She picked up the books and made for the library. 'Making for' is the present continuous form of this phrase. 
    The phrase, 'making out' means 'seeing or understanding someone or something with great difficulty'. Eg: Making out any word of this illegible handwriting is a challenge. 
    Given the meanings as above, the phrases given in options A and B cannot be used in the blank to form a meaningful sentence. Hence, these options are incorrect. 
    The phrase, 'make away with' means 'to escape with something that you have stolen'. However, the phrase, 'make with' conveys no meaning. Hence, option D is incorrect. 
  • Question 5
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    Fill in the blank using a meaningful phrase:
    An owl hooted in the ruins when the lights _____.
    Solution
    The phrase, 'went out', when used along with the words, 'lights' and 'lamp' means 'stopped working or stopped shining'. As this phrase conveys a clear meaning when used in the given sentence, option C is correct. 

    The phrase, 'went away' means 'moved or travelled away from a person or place'. Eg: My wife went away to London without informing me.
    The phrase, 'went off' means ' exploded'. Eg: Within seconds of lighting the spark, the bomb exploded. 
    The phrase, 'went over' means 'checked something carefully'. Eg: She went over the report twice, but couldn't find any mistake. 
    Given the meanings as above, the phrases given in options A, B and D cannot be used in the blank to form a meaningful sentence. Hence, these options are incorrect. 
  • Question 6
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    Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
    I. His was the only remark which was pertinent to the topic.
    II. To check the insurgence of anti-social elements into the country, several vigilance posts were set up along the border.
    Solution
    The option that has the same context as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option E, observation. Observation means watching or monitoring. It also means a remark or a statement. The context of the sentence I is that only his observation was pertinent to the topic. The second sentence means to put a check on the anti-social elements, monitoring posts were set up along the border. Option A 'View' means sight or perspective. Option B 'inspection' means careful examination. These two options A and B don't fit in the sentence I. Option C 'notice' means observation and it also means announcement. Option D 'assertion' means claim or statement. So, C and D cannot be used in both sentences. Thus, the correct option is Option E, observation.
  • Question 7
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    Choose the most appropriate option for each of the following questions.
    "Faux pas" means:
    Solution
    Faux pas means an embarrassing social mistake. Therefore option (b) is the appropriate choice.
  • Question 8
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    To examine one's own thoughts and feelings
    Solution
    The correct option is option D, 'Introspection'. It means to examine one's own thoughts and feelings. Option A 'Meditation' is the act of meditating which means to focus one's mind for a period of time in silence. Option B 'Retrospection' means action of looking back and reviewing past events or situations. Option C 'Reflection' is the image in the mirror. It also means return of light, sound , energy from a surface. Thus, option D is the correct option.
  • Question 9
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    Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase in the question.
    Pell-mell
    Solution
    The idiomatic phrase "pell-mell" means in a hurried, uncontrolled manner. For example, all four of us rushed pell-mell into the kitchen. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect. 

  • Question 10
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    A short, usually amusing, story about some real person or event
    Solution
    'Anecdote', option A is the short, amusing story about some real person or event. Option B 'Antidote' means is a medicine to counteract a particular poison. Option C 'Tale' means is a fictitious story. Option D 'Allegory' is a story or a poem that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.  Thus, the correct option is Option A 'Anecdote'.
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