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Correlative Conjunctions
Complete the following sentence: No sooner did the thief see the policeman ________.
The phrase 'No sooner... than...' is a fixed correlative conjunction used to indicate that one event happened immediately after another. Therefore, 'than he ran away' correctly completes the sentence.
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Synonyms
What is a synonym of the word 'Nightmare'?
The word 'nightmare' primarily means a frightening or unpleasant dream. While 'incubus' is not a direct synonym in the usual sense, it is historically a mythological male demon believed to cause nightmares. Many thesauruses and dictionaries list 'incubus' as a figurative or related synonym to 'nightmare' due to this association. The other options (Story, Journey, Owl) do not relate to the meaning of 'nightmare'. Therefore, 'Incubus' is the best answer among the given options.
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One Word Substitutes
A disease that spreads over a large area:
An 'epidemic' refers to a disease that spreads rapidly over a large area or population. The other options do not relate to disease or spreading over an area.
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One Word Substitutes
A sad song:
A 'dirge' is a mournful song or lament expressing grief, often sung at funerals, making it the correct answer for a sad song. The other options do not specifically mean a sad song.
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Idioms And Phrases
What does the phrase "play to the gallery" mean?
"Play to the gallery" means to attempt to appeal to popular taste, often by seeking approval from the general public rather than focusing on artistic or intellectual merit. Option C best captures this meaning.
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Synonyms
What is a synonym of 'MEEK'?
The word 'meek' means quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive. Among the options, 'Tame' best matches this meaning as it implies being gentle or subdued. The other options do not convey the same sense.
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Idiomatic Expressions
Adnan is "very diffident about" passing the Civil Services Examination this year. What does this phrase mean?
The phrase "very different about" is incorrect and likely intended to mean "very diffident about," which means lacking self-confidence. Therefore, option C, "Lacking self confidence about," is the correct interpretation.
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Idiomatic Expressions
Because of the oil crisis, the prices of commodities are looking ________?
The phrase 'prices are looking up' means that prices are increasing or improving, which fits the context of an oil crisis causing commodity prices to rise. The other options do not form correct or meaningful phrases in this context.
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Sentence Completion
Complete the following sentence: The doctor advised the patient __________.
Option C, 'not to neglect his health,' correctly completes the sentence with proper grammar and meaning. The other options contain grammatical errors or inappropriate phrasing for the sentence context.
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One Word Substitutes
To examine one’s own thoughts and feelings:
Introspection means examining one's own thoughts and feelings, making it the correct one-word substitute for the given phrase.