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Direction: In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested questions. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

she made her stepson her_____to her large fortune.

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    hare
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    heir
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    hair
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    here
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Answer : 2. "heir"

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Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.

 I wondered why both the wife of Lord Easton had left him.

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    of Lord Easton
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    had left him
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    I wondered why
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    both the wife
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Answer : 4. "both the wife"

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Direction: In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

to move heaven and earth 

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    to pray to all Gods
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    to travel in ‘a rocket
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    to cause an earthquake
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    to try everything possible
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Answer : 4. "to try everything possible "

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Read the carefully the following passage and give answer the questions.

The victory of the small Green democracy of Athens over the mighty Persian empire in 490 B.C. is one of the most famous events in history. Darius, king of the Persian empire, was furious because Athens had interceded for the other Greek city-states in revolt against Persian domination. In anger the king sent at enormous army to defeat Athens. He thought it would take drastic steps to pacify the rebellious part of the empire Persia was reuled by one man.
 In Athens, however, all citizens helped to rule. Ennobled by this participation, Athenians were prepared to die for their city- state. Perhaps this was the secret of the remarkable victory at Marathon, which freed them from Persian rule. On their way to Marathon, the Persians tried to fool some Greek city-states by claiming to have come in peace. The frightened citizens of Delos refused to believe this. Not wanting to abet the conquest of Greece, they fled from their city and did not return until the Persians had left. They were wise, for the Persians next conquered the city of Etria and captured its people. Tiny Athens stood alone against Persia. The Athenian people went to their sanctuaries. There they prayed for deliverance. They- asked their Gods to expedite their victory. The Athenians refurbished their weapons and moved to the plain of Marathon, where their little band would meet the Persians. At the last moment, soldiers from Plataea reinforced the Athenian troops.
 The Athenian army attacked, the Greek citizens fought bravely. The power of the mighty Persians was offset by the love that the Athenians had for their city. Athenians defeated the Persians in archery and hand combat. Greek soldiers seized Persian ships of burned them, and the Persians fled in terror. Herodotus, a famous historian, reports that 6400 Persians died, compared with only 192 Athenians. 

In the passage "intercede" means to- 

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    argue in favour of
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    support without any conditions
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    justify with examples
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    intervene on behalf of
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Answer : 4. "intervene on behalf of "

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Direction: In these questions, a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternative to the bold part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D).
He blacked out of the agreement

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    gave his full support
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    reconsidered the point
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    withdrew his support to
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    went through the back door.
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Answer : 3. "withdrew his support to"

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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Fertile

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    Sane
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    Tough
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    Barren
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    Civilized
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Answer : 3. "Barren"

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Prevent

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    assist
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    forestall
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    jeopardize
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    campaign
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Answer : 2. "forestall"

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AVERSION 

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    liking
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    avoidance
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    awareness
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    hatred
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Answer : 1. "liking"

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