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Vocabulary

easy
English

Leaving one’s country to go live in a foreign land is known as _________?

A
Emigrate
B
Eradicate
C
Immigrate
D
Extempore
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'emigrate' means to leave one's own country to live in another. 'Immigrate' means to come into a foreign country to live. Since the question focuses on leaving one's country, 'emigrate' is the correct term.

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Idioms and Phrases

easy
English

What does the phrase "One-Trick Pony" mean?

A
A person having one special feature, talent, or area of expertise
B
Doing work dishonestly
C
Unlawful propaganda
D
Clever planning for enemy
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase "One-Trick Pony" refers to a person or thing that is only known for one special skill or talent, which matches option A. The other options do not relate to the meaning of this idiom.

1783

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Verb Complements

easy
English

My father wanted _____ study.

A
that I
B
me to
C
that I must
D
that I should
Explanation and memory cue

The correct phrase is 'My father wanted me to study.' Option B correctly uses the object pronoun 'me' followed by the infinitive 'to study,' which is the proper grammatical structure.

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Vocabulary

easy
English

What is the meaning of 'ill-gotten'?

A
No required
B
Taken through legal way
C
Acquired by illegal or unfair means
D
Very ill
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'ill-gotten' means acquired by illegal or unfair means, which matches option C. The other options do not correctly define the term.

1785

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Analogies

easy
English

Salutation : Farewell ::

A
Birth: Death
B
Army: Navy
C
Noon: Midnight
D
Lunch: Dinner
Explanation and memory cue

The analogy compares two pairs of words that are opposites or related in a similar way. 'Salutation' (a greeting) is related to 'Farewell' (a goodbye), just as 'Birth' is related to 'Death'—both pairs represent beginnings and endings.

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Conjunctions

easy2018
EnglishKPPSC

________ you work very hard, you cannot pass. (KPPSC 2018 paper)

A
Unless
B
Until
C
While
D
As if
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence requires a conjunction that means 'if not,' which is 'Unless.' 'Unless you work very hard, you cannot pass' is correct. Other options do not fit the conditional meaning needed here.

1787

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Vocabulary

easy
English

Killing of a large group of people is called _________?

A
filicide
B
fratricide
C
genocide
D
homicide
Explanation and memory cue

Genocide is the term used to describe the killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation. The other options refer to killing specific individuals (filicide: killing one's child; fratricide: killing one's brother; homicide: killing another person generally).

1788

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Vocabulary

easy
English

A game in which no one wins is called _________?

A
Tie
B
Draw
C
Loss
D
Toss
Explanation and memory cue

Both 'draw' and 'tie' refer to a game ending with no winner, meaning the scores are equal. However, 'draw' is more commonly used in British English and in sports like soccer, cricket, and chess, while 'tie' is more common in American English and sports like basketball and baseball. In the context of the question, 'draw' is an appropriate and widely accepted term for a game in which no one wins.

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Synonyms

easy
English

What is a synonym of "Moratorium"?

A
Austerity
B
Embargo
C
Leniency
D
Sereneness
Explanation and memory cue

A moratorium is a temporary prohibition or suspension of an activity, which aligns closely with the meaning of 'embargo,' a ban or restriction, making option B the correct synonym. Other options do not convey this meaning.

1790

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Animal Enclosures

easy
English

A small enclosure for cattle, sheep, poultry, etc. is called a _________?

A
Cellar
B
Sty
C
Pen
D
Lair
Explanation and memory cue

A 'pen' is a small enclosure used to confine cattle, sheep, poultry, and other animals. The other options refer to different types of enclosures or places: 'cellar' is a storage area, 'sty' is for pigs, and 'lair' is an animal's resting place or den.