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  • In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige


  • Options
  • A. Egotist
  • B. Imposter
  • C. Parvenu
  • D. Scullery

  • Correct Answer
  • Parvenu 

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    • 1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Mania for travel

    • Options
    • A. Dromomania
    • B. Hypomania
    • C. Megalomania
    • D. Nymphomania
    • Discuss
    • 2. Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. When I first saw Ankit, he (was playing) cricket.

    • Options
    • A. had played
    • B. had been playing
    • C. played
    • D. No improvement
    • Discuss
    • 3. Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. (After he arrived) from office, he goes to gym.

    • Options
    • A. After he had being arriving
    • B. After he had arrived
    • C. After he arrives
    • D. No improvement
    • Discuss
    • 4. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. In a jiffy

    • Options
    • A. Fail to win appreciation
    • B. In an appropriate manner
    • C. Something that is done very quickly
    • D. To fall in love
    • Discuss
    • 5. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. To steal a march

    • Options
    • A. To act in a foolish way
    • B. To break something
    • C. To outshine
    • D. To see a hidden meaning
    • Discuss
    • 6. In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

    • Options
    • A. Acquiescence
    • B. Alienate
    • C. Belligerent
    • D. Sabbotage
    • Discuss
    • 7. In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

    • Options
    • A. Alluminium
    • B. Cemetery
    • C. Recommend
    • D. Satellite
    • Discuss
    • 8. The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P: It isn't bragging about how great you are. Q: It's not about thinking you're perfect because nobody is but knowing that you're worthy of being love and accepted. R: Self esteem is how much you value yourself and how important you think you are. S: It's how you see yourself and feel about your achievements.

    • Options
    • A. SQRP
    • B. RQSP
    • C. RSPQ
    • D. SRQP
    • Discuss
    • 9. The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P: Most of them are combinations of hydrogen and carbon in varying proportions. Q: Crude mineral oil comes out of the earth as a thick brown or black liquid with a strong smell. R: It is a complex mixture of many different substances, each with it's own individual qualities. S: Such hydrocarbons are also found in other forms such as bitumen, asphalt and natural gas.

    • Options
    • A. QPRS
    • B. PQRS
    • C. PQSR
    • D. QRPS
    • Discuss
    • 10. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. He shall have bought a car.

    • Options
    • A. A car was being bought by him.
    • B. A car was bought by him.
    • C. A car will have been bought by him.
    • D. A car would have been bought by him.
    • Discuss


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