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Spelling Test
Select the word which is spelled correctly.
Option A, "Fanaticism," is the correct spelling of the word meaning excessive zeal or enthusiasm. The other options contain spelling errors such as incorrect vowels or letter arrangements.
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One Word Substitutes
What is the one-word substitute for a cinema show which is held in the afternoon?
The term 'Matinee' specifically refers to a cinema or theater show held in the afternoon. The other options do not relate to this meaning: 'Propensity' means a natural tendency, 'Retaliate' means to respond to an attack, and 'Eternal' means lasting forever.
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Collective Nouns
A group of apes is called?
The correct collective noun for a group of apes is 'shrewdness.' This term dates back to the 15th century and originally implied playfulness or mischief, but today it denotes intelligence and astuteness. While 'pod' is a collective noun used for some animals like whales or seals, it is not correct for apes. Other options like 'herd' and 'drove' refer to different animals. Therefore, 'shrewdness' is the accurate collective noun for apes.
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Antonyms
What is the antonym of 'perilous'?
The word 'perilous' means dangerous or risky. Its antonym is 'safe,' which means free from danger or risk. The other options do not relate to danger or safety.
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Collective Nouns
A group of asses is called _________?
The correct collective noun for a group of asses (donkeys) includes 'pace' and 'herd'. Other valid terms are 'band', 'coffle', and 'drove'. 'Flock' is generally used for birds and sheep, not for asses. 'Gang' is not commonly used for asses. Therefore, the best answer among the options given is 'A' (Pace).
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Prepositions
You must adhere _____ your promise.
The correct preposition to use with 'adhere' in this context is 'to', as in 'adhere to your promise', meaning to follow or stick to it.
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One Word Substitutes
One who talks while sleeping is called ________?
Somniloquy is the medical term for talking during sleep, making option A the correct answer. Somniferous means sleep-inducing, and somnambulant refers to sleepwalking, so they are incorrect here.
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Parts Of Speech (Syntax)
The selectors made Babar Azam captain. In this sentence, ‘captain’ is ________?
In the sentence, 'captain' describes the role assigned to Babar Azam, serving as an object complement that renames or describes the direct object 'Babar Azam' after the verb 'made'.
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Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word “Emaciated”.
The word 'emaciated' means extremely thin or wasted away, usually due to illness or lack of food. Therefore, 'Very thin' is the most appropriate synonym among the options provided.
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Idioms and Phrases
What does the idiom 'flogging a dead horse' mean?
The idiom 'flogging a dead horse' means wasting time and effort on a hopeless or futile task, which matches option D.