English Language
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spoke
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speak
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spoken
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speaks
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The given proverb is a fact so assertive sentence will take the first form of verb which is 'speak'.
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bag and baggage
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a bone of contention
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on the cards
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in the cotton line
B
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Explanation
This means 'a subject of dispute' and it is the correct option.
B
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We 'abstain from' (to hold oneself back voluntarily) something regarded as improper or unhealthy.
B
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We say a wound 'heals' - this is the natural process of recovery. 'Cure' is for diseases, 'mend' is for objects like clothes, and 'peal' means a loud ringing sound.
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from, till
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in, until
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from, to
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for, through
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Preposition 'from' shows the commencement of an action. 'To' refers to the time limit.
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across, at, with
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by, at, to
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at, to, with
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by, to, to
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'By the river' means 'near the river bank', 'looking at' means 'to direct one‘s attention mentally upon something' and 'talking to' is the correct usage.
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shall go
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go
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would go
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will go
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Go' is the correct option.
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on, at, for
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within, at, for
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during, at, for
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in, with, for
D
Correct answer
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Preposition 'in' is used to refer to specific time (year or month). We run 'with' an organisation. Preposition 'for' is used to mention 'duration of time'.
D
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The idiom 'root of the problem' refers to its fundamental cause or origin. When a measure doesn't address the root, it only treats symptoms rather than the underlying issue. Options like 'base', 'face', or 'centre' don't form correct idiomatic expressions in this context.
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in, in
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among, between
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between, among
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among, amongst
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Between' is used for two; 'among' is used for more than two.
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upon, in, until
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for, in, beyond
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on, at, for
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at, in, till
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Call on' is used for meeting a person; 'at' is used for specific places or time; 'for' is used to show the duration of time.
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to, to
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to, toward
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to, in
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to, into
A
Correct answer
Explanation
We go 'to' a place. Considering this, option 1 seems to be the best answer. 'Toward' is used for direction.
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approach
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reach
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admission
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circle
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct idiom is 'within easy reach', meaning easily accessible or nearby. 'Within easy approach' is incorrect English. 'Admission' and 'circle' don't fit the context of making services accessible to rural habitations. This question tests the idiomatic expression for accessibility.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Which' can be used to refer an object. Hence, the correct option is 3.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
That is used to relate the already given objects so correct answer.