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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Study of the nature of God
theology means the study of the nature of God and religious belief.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
sow wild oats
sow wild oats means to do wild and foolish things
Improve the bold part of the sentence.
Mr. Mukherjee did receive lot of flak but what is commendable is that he took the decision to address such a hardline organisation and speak of matters which the organisation is very orthodox about.
“a lot of flak” should be used as “a lot of” is a determiner which can be used with both countable and uncountable, and “flak is an uncountable noun and it means strong criticism thus, it should not be written in plural thus option (c) is correct.
Select the synonym of “Badger”
Badger means repeatedly and annoyingly ask (someone) to do something. Pester means trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions.
Select the word with the correct spelling.
cemetery meaning a large burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A pole or beam used as a temporary support
prop means a pole or beam used as a temporary support or to keep something in position.
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The RSS, as an organisation, is alleged (to stay) away from joining the freedom movement. One cannot erase embarrassing historical facts.
Allege means to claim about something which has already happened and as the action has already happened thus, it should be in perfect and as infinitive is used thus it should be in perfect as well thus “to have stayed” should be used.
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Pierre wished to say that he was ready to sacrifice his money, (A)/ his serfs, or himself, only one ought to know the state of affairs (B)/ in order to be able to improve it, yet he was unable to speak. (C)/ no error (D)
In third part of the sentence “yet” should be replaced with “but” as “yet” is never used to show any contrast and here in the given sentence contrast is required thus “but” should be used.
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The RSS founder’s belief was quite the opposite and as a logical extension of this doctrine, the RSS has been for creating a “Hindu Rashtra”. By emphasising the fact that India’s soul resides in pluralism, the former President has proved himself to be a bold and visionary statesman. In today’s climate of fear, hatred and intolerance, his speech is a _______ of fresh air.
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