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Read the paper at your pace. Open an explanation when you need it.
In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.
Basalt : Deccan Plateau :: Granite : ?
Indo-Gangetic Plain
Himalayas
Aravalli Hills
Peninsular Plateau
Correct answer
Indo-Gangetic Plain
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
\( 3 : 10 :: 5 : ? \)
25
20
16
15
Correct answer
25
In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
\( 34 : 21 :: 43 : ? \)
12
24
21
27
Correct answer
12
In the following question, select the related letter from the given alternatives.
BDF : YWU :: GIK : ?
SQO
TRP
XVT
RPN
Correct answer
SQO
In the following question, select the related letter from the given alternatives.
LMOI : OHRD :: EUTX : ?
HPVS
IQWS
IPVS
HPWS
Correct answer
HPVS
Pick the different one based on Indian classical dance forms.
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Kalbelia
Correct answer
Kathak
In the following question, select the relationship from the given alternatives.
Circuit : Electricity :: Vein : ?
Blood
Heart
Nerve
Oxygen
Correct answer
Blood
Which of the following alternative will come at the place of question mark?
17: 64::26:?
64
62
61
60
Correct answer
64
Find the missing term: DMI, GNL, JOO, ?
NTS
OQR
LPQ
MPR
Correct answer
NTS
Which of the following alternative will come at the place of question mark?
5, 8, 13, 21, 34, ?
54
55
56
58
Correct answer
54
From the given alternatives, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the word DIAPHANOUS. Each letter may be used only as many times as it appears in the original word.
SNAP
PUSH
SHOAD
DISHES
Correct answer
SNAP
If \( @ = +, & = -, # = \div, % = \times \), then \( (8 % 3) # 2 & 1 @ 4 = ? \)
10
15
9
12
Correct answer
10
If PAPER is coded as 61, and PEN as 38, what is the code for PLANE?
53
60
48
52
Correct answer
53
Statement: "Students who regularly engage in reading outside the syllabus tend to perform better in problem-solving."
Conclusions:
I. Problem-solving ability is enhanced by reading beyond the syllabus.
II. Only students who read outside the syllabus excel academically.
Only I follows
Only II follows
Both follow
Neither follows
Correct answer
Only I follows
Center MH (27), Room 03: Roll numbers follow format \( 2703XX \).
Which of the following does not belong to this room based on roll number pattern?
2703001
2703023
2703034
2704015
Correct answer
2703001
In UP (09), seat numbers must not repeat in the same room. Which set is valid?
901002, 901002, 901023, 901023
901005, 901023, 901011, 901023
901111, 901112, 901113, 901114
901021, 901031, 901021, 901041
Correct answer
901002, 901002, 901023, 901023
If A = square then add 3, B = halve then subtract 2, C = double then subtract 5, find: 4 A B C
16
12
15
10
Correct answer
16
Instruction: Determine which of the following judgments can be made.
Judgments: 1. Mango may be sweet. 2. Mango is definitely sour.
Statement: Some fruits are sweet. Mango is a fruit.
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer
Only 1
If '+' means '×', '-' means '+', '×' means '÷', and '÷' means '-', then what is the value of: \( 18 + 3 - 6 \times 2 \div 5 \)?
50
56
39
52
Correct answer
50
Choose the correct equation using: \( + = \div, - = +, \times = -, \div = \times \)
\( 324 + 18 - 9 \times 3 = 30 \)
\( 121 - 11 \times 5 + 6 = 120 \)
\( 100 \div 10 + 5 - 2 = 202 \)
\( 225 - 15 + 10 \times 2 = 260 \)
Correct answer
\( 324 + 18 - 9 \times 3 = 30 \)
A family consists of a grandfather, his wife, their two sons, each son's wife, and two children per son (1 boy, 1 girl). Find total male and female members.
5 males, 5 females
6 males, 6 females
5 males, 7 females
8 males, 4 females
Correct answer
5 males, 5 females
The sum of ages of a mother and her son is 50 years. In five years, the mother will be three times as old as her son will be then. What is the son's current age?
10 years
12 years
15 years
8 years
Correct answer
10 years
The combined age of two brothers is 34 years. Their ages multiply to 288. What are their ages?
12 & 22 years
14 & 20 years
16 & 18 years
15 & 19 years
Correct answer
12 & 22 years
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully.
Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All apples are tasty. No tasty thing is bitter.
Conclusions:
I. No apple is bitter.
II. Some tasty things are apples.
Only I follows
Only II follows
Both I and II follows
Neither I nor II follow
Correct answer
Only I follows
Ashoka's famous stone pillars were mainly carved from which rock?
Marble
Granite
Sandstone
Basalt
Correct answer
Marble
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): Post-Mauryan Buddhist stupas show regional variations in form, such as cruciform bases and pyramidal superstructures.
Reason (R): Use of diverse local materials and building techniques led to the emergence of distinct stupa styles across regions.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
Both A and R are false
Correct answer
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Consider the following statements under FIDE chess rules:
A pawn may be promoted to a queen upon reaching the 8th rank, even if the original queen is still on the board.
Castling is allowed only if neither the king nor rook has moved, and the king doesn't pass through or into check.
Which of the above statement is/are Correct?
Only 1 is Correct
Only 2 is Correct
1 and 2 both are Correct
Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
Correct answer
Only 1 is Correct
Which sport did Sheetal Devi win a Paralympic medal in at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Shooting
Archery
Badminton
Athletics
Correct answer
Shooting
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1. Babur was of Mongol and Timurid descent and founded the Mughal Empire after defeating Ibrahim Lodi.
Statement 2. Babur was overthrown by Sher Shah and later succeeded by his grandson Akbar.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer
Only 1
Match the Indian Paralympic athletes with their medal, event, and Games:
| Athlete | Medal, Event & Games |
|---|---|
| A) Joginder Singh Bedi | 1) Gold, Javelin Athens 2004 |
| B) Devendra Jhajharia | 2) Silver, Shot Put Stoke/New York 1984 |
| C) Rajinder Singh Rahelu | 3) Bronze, Powerlifting 56kg, Athens 2004 |
| D) Bhimrao Kesarkar | 4) Silver, Javelin Stoke/New York 1984 |
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
Correct answer
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Which Indian government body was appointed as the overall Project Development Consultant (PDC) for the Port and Inland Water Transport (IWT) component of the Kaladan project?
India Ports Global Private Limited (IPGPL)
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Correct answer
India Ports Global Private Limited (IPGPL)
Examine the statements below and select the most appropriate option.
Assertion (A): India and Chile's signing of the CEPA Terms of Reference in May 2025 signified a strategic move beyond the underperforming Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).
Reason (R): The April 2024 Joint Study Group recommended a broader CEPA to boost cooperation in digital services, critical minerals, and MSMEs.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is false, but R is true
A is true, but R is false
Correct answer
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Read the following two statements carefully and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: India experienced a negative population growth rate between 1911 and 1921.
Statement 2: The influenza epidemic of 1918-19 caused widespread deaths during that period.
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2 are correct
Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Correct answer
Only 1
What is the primary role of the INSAT-3DS satellite launched under the GSLV-F14 mission?
To monitor India's defense satellite communication network.
To provide direct-to-home broadcasting services across rural India.
To enhance meteorological observations and aid in weather forecasting.
To serve as a backup for interplanetary deep-space communications.
Correct answer
To monitor India's defense satellite communication network.
Which of the following industries consumes the highest share of manganese in India?
Photography
Metallurgical
Match
Leather
Correct answer
Photography
Read the following statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) program by ISRO is a cornerstone for India's future reusable space access capabilities.
Reason (R): RLV-TD missions are specifically designed to test crucial technologies like hypersonic flight, autonomous landing systems, and the structural resilience of a winged re-entry vehicle.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
Correct answer
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Read the following statements about plant hormones:
Auxins promote apical dominance.
Cytokinins promote senescence.
Ethylene accelerates fruit ripening.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Only 1 and 2 are correct
Only 1 and 3 are correct
Only 2 and 3 are correct
1, 2 and 3 all are correct
Correct answer
Only 1 and 2 are correct
If the half-life of a radioactive substance is 10 days, then the time taken for 75% of the original sample to decay is:
5 days
10 days
20 days
30 days
Correct answer
5 days
Under Bharatiya Nagarik suraksha Samhita(BNSS), every police station must maintain what digital register?
Crime Index
Crime Registry
E-FIR log
Daily Case Register
Correct answer
Crime Index
Under SMAM, what percentage grant is provided to FPOs for Kisan Drone demonstrations?
40%
50%
75%
100%
Correct answer
40%
Fill in the Blank:
Ghoomar means ______ in Rajasthani.
Jump
Twirl
Sing
Celebrate
Correct answer
Jump
What is the primary purpose of the 2024 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)?
To evaluate GDP growth across developing nations
To offer a global ranking of environmental NGOs
To rank countries on environmental and climate performance
To list the most polluted cities across continents
Correct answer
To evaluate GDP growth across developing nations
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): A country with high Human Development Index may still have high multidimensional poverty.
Reason (R): Human Development Index is an average and doesn't capture intra-country inequalities.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
Correct answer
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Read the following two statements carefully and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): In barter exchange, double coincidence of wants enhances transactional efficiency.
Reason (R): Double coincidence of wants is done away with by money.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
Correct answer
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Nationalization of major banks occurred in which year?
1965
1969
1971
1980
Correct answer
1965
Which of the following statements about the textile industry in India is correct?
It is dependent on foreign raw materials.
It is not involved in foreign exchange earnings.
It plays a key role in industrial output and jobs.
It only manufactures low-value goods.
Correct answer
It is dependent on foreign raw materials.
Consider the following statements regarding the GIB (Great Indian Bustard):
It is listed as Critically Endangered under the IUCN Red List.
It is found in the grasslands of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.
The species is protected under Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Only 1 and 2 are correct
Only 2 and 3 are correct
Only 1 and 3 are correct
All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Correct answer
Only 1 and 2 are correct
Large-scale solar power projects often face challenges related to land acquisition and environmental impact. Which geographical factor is most critical in minimizing these issues while maximizing energy output for a grid-connected utility-scale solar farm?
Location within seismically active zones for geothermal integration.
Availability of flat, arid, and sparsely populated land with high insolation.
Proximity to major urban centers for consumption.
Abundance of water resources for panel cleaning.
Correct answer
Location within seismically active zones for geothermal integration.
Consider these facts about prominent solar system bodies:
Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a persistent anticyclonic storm.
Mars has two small, irregularly shaped moons.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Statement 1 only
Statement 2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer
Statement 1 only
What is the smallest number that, when divided by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 leaves remainder 1?
421
841
800
211
Correct answer
421
Find the value of \( 0.1 + 0.11 + 0.111 \)
0.321
0.331
0.312
0.313
Correct answer
0.321
If \( 2x + 3y = 50 \) and \( x, y \in N \), then what is the value of \( x \) for which \( y \) is minimum?
20
22
24
26
Correct answer
20
A milkman mixes water in pure blends milk and offers the mixture for sale at the original cost price of milk. If he mixes 0.75 liters of water in every 5.25 liters of milk and sells the entire mixture at the price of pure milk, what is his profit percentage?
12.5%
14.28%
16.66%
17.64%
Correct answer
12.5%
Rs. \( x \) is invested at 14% simple interest and Rs. \( 2x \) at 7% compound interest per annum for 2 years. If the difference between the CI and SI is ₹392, what is the value of \( x \)?
₹30000
₹40000
₹50000
₹60000
Correct answer
₹30000
The average marks of 30 students are 72. The top 5 students scored an average of 86 marks, while the last 5 students averaged 54.
What is the average of the remaining 20 students?
72
73
83
84
Correct answer
72
There are four consecutive odd numbers, denoted as \( x_1, x_2, x_3, \) and \( x_4, \) and three consecutive even numbers, represented by \( y_1, y_2, \) and \( y_3. \) The average of the odd numbers is six less than the average of the even numbers. Additionally, the total of the three even numbers is 16 less than the total of the four odd numbers. What is the average of \( x_1, x_2, x_3, \) and \( x_4 \)?
32
34
36
38
Correct answer
32
Mr. A invested ₹15,500 in stocks and ₹20,500 in mutual funds. If the uninvested amount is 40% of his total savings, what was his total savings?
₹50,000
₹55,000
₹60,000
₹62,000
Correct answer
₹50,000
The table below displays the student's scores from their first and second semester exams across four subjects in a particular year."
| Subjects | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 40 | 45 | 50 |
| Maths | 70 | 80 | 100 |
| Science | 35 | 40 | 50 |
| History | 55 | 65 | 100 |
What is the student's approximate cumulative percentage of marks for the entire year?
68%
70%
72%
75%
Correct answer
68%
A person sells 50 chairs for ₹10,000, suffering a loss of 15%. Estimate how many chairs should he sell for ₹9000 to make a profit of 10%?
34
35
36
37
Correct answer
34
A 40-liter mixture contains juice and water in the ratio \( 5:3 \). How much water (in liters) must be added to this mixture to change the ratio of juice to water to \( 2:3 \)?
15.5 litres
22.5 litres
25 litres
30 litres
Correct answer
15.5 litres
A and B together finish work in 10 days. B and C in 12 days. A and C in 15 days. How many days will C take to do the work alone?
40 days
20 days
15 days
18 days
Correct answer
40 days
A bus starts from City A at 1:00 PM, and travels towards City B at a speed of 50 km/h. A car starts from City B at 2:30 PM and travels towards City A at a speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between City A and City B is 450 km, at what time will they cross each other?
5:00 PM
5:23 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
Correct answer
5:00 PM
Two runners, P and Q, start running from the same point on a circular track of 800 meters. They run in the same direction with speeds of 12 km/h and 9 km/h, respectively. If they run for 4 hours, how many times will they cross each other?
12 times
15 times
18 times
20 times
Correct answer
12 times
If \( (3x + \frac{2}{x} - 4) = 10 \), then what is the value of \( (9x^2 + \frac{4}{x^2} + 24) \)?
214
208
256
218
Correct answer
214
If \( x + \frac{1}{x} = \sqrt{2} \), determine the value of \( x^6 + \frac{1}{x^6} \)
1
2
3
0
Correct answer
1
From a point A on the ground, the angle of elevation to the top of a tower is 45°. After walking 40 meters toward the tower along the same straight line to a new point B, the angle of elevation becomes 60°. Find the approximate height of the tower and the distance from point A to the base of the tower.
95 m
90 m
88 m
92 m
Correct answer
95 m
Find the radius of a hemisphere whose volume is numerically equal to its total surface area.
4.5 units
2.8 units
3.2 units
1.4 units
Correct answer
4.5 units
Two solid hemispheres of radii \(R\) and \(2R\) are melted to form a sphere and a cone. The cone has the same radius as the new sphere, and its height is twice the sphere's radius. Find the radius of the newly formed sphere.
\(\sqrt[3]{3} \times r\)
\(\sqrt[3]{5} \times r\)
\(\sqrt[3]{7} \times r\)
\(\sqrt[3]{11} \times r\)
Correct answer
\(\sqrt[3]{3} \times r\)
A company produces wooden signs shaped like regular octagons of side 20 cm. If wood costs \( ₹5/\text{cm}^2 \) and design costs ₹200 per piece, what is the total cost per sign?
₹9856
₹8564
₹1,500
₹1,620
Correct answer
₹9856
A circular garden is divided into 4 equal parts. If the total area is 314 \( \text{m}^2 \), what is the central angle of one part and its area?
\( 60^\circ, 78.5 \text{ m}^2 \)
\( 90^\circ, 78.5 \text{ m}^2 \)
\( 120^\circ, 75 \text{ m}^2 \)
\( 90^\circ, 80 \text{ m}^2 \)
Correct answer
\( 60^\circ, 78.5 \text{ m}^2 \)
A running track is comprised of a rectangular shape with semicircles at each of its shorter ends. The combined area of the two semicircles is 50% of the area of the central rectangular section. What is the approximate ratio of the length of the rectangular section to its width? (Use \(\pi \approx 3.14\))
1 : 1
1.57 : 1
2 : 1
3.14 : 1
Correct answer
1 : 1
A sector having a radius of 9 cm and has a central angle of 60°. What is the area of the sector?
\( \frac{27\pi}{2} \text{ cm}^2 \)
\( 14.5\pi \text{ cm}^2 \)
\( 82.4 \text{ cm}^2 \)
\( \frac{80\pi}{6} \text{ cm}^2 \)
Correct answer
\( \frac{27\pi}{2} \text{ cm}^2 \)
Two lines are perpendicular if their slopes multiply to:
0
1
-1
\(\infty\)
Correct answer
0
Choose the incorrect relation from the following:
I. \(\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{2} = \sqrt{5} + \sqrt{3}\)
II. \(\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{2} < \sqrt{5} + \sqrt{3}\)
III. \(\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{2} > \sqrt{5} + \sqrt{3}\)
I
I and III
II
II and III
Correct answer
I
"The idea that space and time form a four-dimensional continuum was first suggested by Hermann Minkowski as a natural consequence of Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. In this framework, time is not an independent, absolute entity, as Newton had assumed, but rather interwoven with the three spatial dimensions into a single fabric known as space-time. Events occur at points in this space-time, and their separation is governed not by traditional Euclidean distance but by the relativistic interval, which remains invariant under changes of reference frame. This deep connection between space and time implies that the passage of time is not universal but relative: what one observer perceives as simultaneous may differ for another observer in relative motion.
This concept becomes even more profound when we introduce gravity, as formulated in Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity. Gravity is no longer thought of as a force in the Newtonian sense but rather as the curvature of space-time caused by the presence of mass and energy. Objects moving within this curved space-time follow geodesics—the natural paths dictated by the warping of space and time itself. This leads to the astonishing prediction that time runs differently in regions of varying gravitational potential: near a massive body, such as a black hole, time slows relative to an observer in free space. This effect, known as gravitational time dilation, has been confirmed through precise experiments, such as the observation that clocks aboard satellites tick slightly faster than those on Earth's surface due to weaker gravity."
Which of the following best describes the grammatical structure of the sentence:
"This deep connection between space and time implies that the passage of time is not universal but relative:"?
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Simple sentence
Compound-complex sentence
Correct answer
Compound sentence
What is the closest meaning of "geodesics" in the context of the passage?
Straightest possible paths in curved space-time
Gravitational waves moving through space
Circular orbits caused by gravitational pull
Fixed points of measurement in space-time
Correct answer
Straightest possible paths in curved space-time
In the sentence "Gravity is no longer thought of as a force in the Newtonian sense but rather as the curvature of space-time...", what does the word "curvature" most likely refer to?
Folding of physical objects
Bending of the path of planets only
Warping of the structure of space and time
Deformation of gravitational fields by energy
Correct answer
Folding of physical objects
Which of the following is incorrectly spelled?
Obsolesence
Scrumptious
Vanquish
Capitulation
Correct answer
Obsolesence
Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
The king's ________ reign led to widespread unrest among the people.
despotick
desppotic
despotic
disspotic
Correct answer
despotick
Choose the correct active form of the given sentence.
Admission was refused to Sheetal by the school.
Sheetal was refused admission by the school.
The school refused admission to Sheetal.
Sheetal will be refused admission by the school.
The school has been refusing admission to Sheetal.
Correct answer
Sheetal was refused admission by the school.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate adverb.
The policy was implemented ________, without prior public consultation.
arbitrarily
intuitively
pragmatically
sequentially
Correct answer
arbitrarily
Fill in the blank with the appropriate article.
The committee deliberated extensively over whether ______ increase in tuition fees was justifiable given the prevailing economic climate.
a
an
the
no article
Correct answer
a
Choose the one that correctly represents the sentence in direct speech.
Adit explained that he hadn't had the time to prepare his speech the day before.
Adit said, "I haven't had the time to prepare my speech the day before."
Adit said, "I didn't have the time to prepare my speech yesterday."
Adit said, "I didn't have the time to prepare my speech the day before."
Adit said, "I hadn't had the time to prepare my speech yesterday."
Correct answer
Adit said, "I haven't had the time to prepare my speech the day before."
Which of the following is the correct indirect speech conversion of the given sentence?
Purna said, "Bravo! I have passed the entrance test."
Purna happily announced that she have had passed the entrance test.
Purna joyfully exclaimed that she had passed the entrance test.
Purna expressed with excitement that she had passed the entrance test.
Purna said with joy that she had passed the entrance test.
Correct answer
Purna happily announced that she have had passed the entrance test.
Choose the option that best expresses the same sentence in indirect speech.
I said to him, "Does your sister know French?"
I asked him whether his sister knows French.
I asked him whether his sister knew French.
I told him whether his sister knew French.
I said to him whether his sister knows French.
Correct answer
I asked him whether his sister knows French.
Choose the correct active voice form from the given options.
The laptop may not be bought by her.
She may not buy the laptop.
She might not buy the laptop.
She should not have bought the laptop.
She may not have bought the laptop.
Correct answer
She may not buy the laptop.
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.
Ancient mythologies
P. while adapting to contemporary interpretations and themes
Q. influencing modern literature, cinema, and philosophy
R. preserving cultural traditions through oral storytelling
S. have transcended time and geographical boundaries,
PRSQ
QRPS
RPQS
SQRP
Correct answer
PRSQ
What does the idiom "to keep the wolf away from the door" mean?
To avoid financial hardship
To escape from a dangerous situation
To protect oneself from enemies
To stay away from risky opportunities
Correct answer
To avoid financial hardship
Improve the sentence by selecting the correct form of tense from the options.
She said that she ______ the report before the deadline.
will complete
has completed
had completed
completes
Correct answer
will complete
Improve the sentence by selecting the appropriate tense of the underlined word.
He work for an hour when I found him sleeping on the couch.
had worked
has worked
will have worked
was working
Correct answer
had worked
Read the sentence below and choose the meaning of the idiom that best fits the context:
"Mr. Smith: There's a little time before lunch. I think I'm going to lie down for a while and catch forty winks."
What does the idiom "catch forty winks" mean in this context?
Eat a quick snack.
Take a short nap.
Go for a walk.
Daydream while lying down.
Correct answer
Eat a quick snack.
Identify the error in the sentence.
Of the three runners, he was the faster.
faster
was
runners
three
Correct answer
faster
Choose the correct one-word substitution for the sentence below.
"In his extreme old age when he behaves like a fool, people often lose patience with him."
Superannuation
Dotage
Senescence
Imbecility
Correct answer
Superannuation
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. INTRANSIGENT
Unyielding
Independent
Stubborn
Objective
Correct answer
Unyielding
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. PREFUNCTORY
Cursory
Meticulous
Earnest
Elaborate
Correct answer
Cursory
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Lucid
Clear
Confusing
Bright
Fluent
Correct answer
Clear
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Impervious
Impregnable
Permeable
Durable
Impassive
Correct answer
Impregnable
Change the following from active to passive:
The director was supposed to have finalized the script revisions before principal photography commenced.
The script revisions were supposed to have finalized by the director before principal photography commenced.
The script revisions were supposed to have been finalized by the director before principal photography commenced.
The script revisions were being supposed to have been finalized by the director before principal photography commenced.
The script revisions were supposed to being finalized by the director before principal photography commenced.
Correct answer
The script revisions were supposed to have finalized by the director before principal photography commenced.
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