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In the following one word substitution question on English vocabulary, select the alternative that best replaces the phrase "obsession for wine", meaning an excessive or abnormal craving for wine.
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In the following one word substitution question, choose the alternative that best replaces the phrase "a person’s last performance", that is, the final work, appearance, or act of an artist, performer, or writer.
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In the following one word substitution question, select the alternative that best replaces the phrase "eating mud", that is, feeding on or consuming mud as a normal habit.
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In the following one word substitution question, choose the alternative that best replaces the phrase "killing of birds", that is, the deliberate act of killing birds.
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In the following one word substitution question, select the alternative that best replaces the phrase "love for dogs", meaning a strong liking or affection for dogs.
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In the following one word substitution question, choose the alternative that best replaces the phrase "lack of civic-mindedness or of patriotism", meaning an attitude of indifference or hostility towards civic duties and national loyalty.
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In the following one word substitution question, select the alternative that best replaces the phrase "study of snakes", meaning the scientific study of snakes and related reptiles.
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In the following one word substitution question, choose the alternative that best replaces the phrase "preferring or attracted to sunlight", describing organisms or people that naturally seek or thrive in sunlight.
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In the following one word substitution question, choose the alternative that best replaces the phrase "mutual discourse", meaning formal or serious conversation between two or more people.
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In the following spelling based English question, four words are given and you must identify which word is incorrectly spelt among the options.
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. In the following sentences, a part is highlighted in each sentence which is error-free, the error, if any, will be in any other part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any). Scientists has discovered that environmental (A)/ **factors play a greater role**/ than genetic variants in determining (B)/ the height of children (C)/ in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). (D)
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. In the following sentences, a part is highlighted in each sentence which is error-free, the error, if any, will be in any other part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any). Cybersecurity firms are turning (A)/ to integrated platforms to offer (B)/ **comprehensive online security for both**/ B2B and end-users, as standalone tools (C)/ struggle to meet enterprise security needs. (D)
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. In the following sentences, a part is highlighted in each sentence which is error-free, the error, if any, will be in any other part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any). One of the student in the (A)/ advanced mathematics class consistently (B)/ **outperforms their peers,**/ showcasing exceptional (C)/ problem-solving skills.(D)
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. In the following sentences, a part is highlighted in each sentence which is error-free, the error, if any, will be in any other part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any). Two studies published in (A)/ **international journals have**/ found a worrying link among (B)/ air pollution levels and (C)/ the incidence of type 2 diabetes in Chennai and Delhi. (D)
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. In the following sentences, a part is highlighted in each sentence which is error-free, the error, if any, will be in any other part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any). The global carbon (A)/ **budget for a given temperature**/ limit is a global resource, common (B)/ to the entire world, but (C)/ is exhaustible and limited. (D)
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. In the following sentences, a part is highlighted in each sentence which is error-free, the error, if any, will be in any other part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any). **The upgrade to the latest smartphone**/ offers a bigger and better (A)/ display, enhancing the user's (B)/ experience for watching (C)/ videos and browse websites. (D)
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Directions: In each of the following questions there are three blank spaces. Below each question there are some options and each option consist of three words which can be filled up in the blanks of the statement(s) to make the statement grammatically correct. Choose the correct alternative among the options given below. The investigator, with ________ attention to detail, proceeded to ________ every piece of evidence, hoping to uncover the elusive truth behind the ________ case.
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Directions: In each of the following questions there are three blank spaces. Below each question there are some options and each option consist of three words which can be filled up in the blanks of the statement(s) to make the statement grammatically correct. Choose the correct alternative among the options given below. In the face of the challenging situation, she took a ________ approach, focusing on ________ solutions rather than getting lost in ________ theories.
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Directions: In each of the following questions there are three blank spaces. Below each question there are some options and each option consist of three words which can be filled up in the blanks of the statement(s) to make the statement grammatically correct. Choose the correct alternative among the options given below. His ________ speech at the conference ________ the audience and ________ his deep knowledge on the subject.
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Directions: In each of the following questions there are three blank spaces. Below each question there are some options and each option consist of three words which can be filled up in the blanks of the statement(s) to make the statement grammatically correct. Choose the correct alternative among the options given below. His ________ pursuit of the truth led to the ________ that ________ solved the long-standing mystery.
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