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Question 479

I saw the blind man (A)/ crossed the busy road (B)/ without any help (C)/ No error (D). (find error)

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B. BThe corrected sentence is: "I saw the blind man (A)/ crossing the busy road (B)/ without any help (C)/ No error (D)." the word "crossed" is a past tense verb, which doesn't fit with the context. the verb "crossed" should be "crossing" to show that the man was in the middle of crossing the road when the speaker saw him.

Question 478

Sheela has scored a first class (A)/ in her final exams,(B)/ isn't it?(C)/ No error (D). (find error)

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C. Ccorrect statement: "Sheela has scored a first-class in her final exams, hasn't she?" The phrase "isn't it?" is not suitable in this context. It is commonly used to seek confirmation or agreement, but it doesn't fit well in this statement.

Question 477

His RADICAL views made him unpopular. (find opposite)

Anarrow

Boutmoded

Cconservative

Dchildish

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C. conservative"radical" refers to something that is very extreme or revolutionary, often involving big changes. "conservative" typically implies a preference for maintaining existing systems, traditions, or beliefs and resisting major changes or reforms.

Question 476

Unsettle conditions in the land led to the EXODUS of hundreds of its citizens. (find opposite)

Ainvasion

Bimmigration

Cexpulsion

Dentry

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D. entry"Exodus" is a noun that refers to a mass departure or the act of a large group of people leaving a place, often used in the context of migratio. "entry" means the "act of entering or arriving".

Question 475

She used to DISPARAGE her neighbour every now and then. (find opposite)

Aplease

Bpraise

Cbelittle

Ddenigrate

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B. praise"Disparage" is a verb that means to criticize, belittle, or speak negatively about someone or something. "Praise" is a verb that means to express approval, admiration, or positive recognition for someone or something.

Question 474

The principal hardly managed to give the papers a CURSORY glance. (find opposite)

Athorough

Bcurious

Csuperficial

Dcritical

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A. thorough"Cursory" is an adjective used to describe something that is done quickly and without much attention to detail. "Thorough" is an adjective that describes something that is done in a careful, comprehensive, and exhaustive manner.

Question 473

INCENSED by his rude behaviour, the manager suspended the worker. (find Synonym)

Aexcited

Benraged

Cinflamed

Denthused

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B. enraged"Incensed" is an adjective used to describe someone who is extremely angry or outraged. "enraged" means very angry/furious.

Question 472

The doctor prescribed a THERAPEUTIC diet. (find Synonym)

Acurative

BLight

Cbalanced

Dlow fat

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A. curative"Therapeutic" is an adjective that relates to the treatment or healing of a physical or psychological condition.

Question 471

He is believed to be a very INDUSTRIOUS worker. (find Synonym)

Asuccessful

Bsensible

Cpunctual

Ddiligent

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D. diligent"Industrious" is an adjective used to describe someone who is hardworking, diligent, and dedicated to their work or tasks.

Question 470

He used to REGALE us with anecdotes. (find Synonym)

Abore

Bflatter

Centertain

Dfix

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C. entertain"Regale" is a verb that means to entertain or delight someone with food, drink, stories, or other enjoyable experiences.

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I saw the blind man (A)/ crossed the busy road (B)/ without any help (C)/ No error (D). (find error)

Sheela has scored a first class (A)/ in her final exams,(B)/ isn't it?(C)/ No error (D). (find error)

His RADICAL views made him unpopular. (find opposite)

Unsettle conditions in the land led to the EXODUS of hundreds of its citizens. (find opposite)

She used to DISPARAGE her neighbour every now and then. (find opposite)

The principal hardly managed to give the papers a CURSORY glance. (find opposite)

INCENSED by his rude behaviour, the manager suspended the worker. (find Synonym)

The doctor prescribed a THERAPEUTIC diet. (find Synonym)

He is believed to be a very INDUSTRIOUS worker. (find Synonym)

He used to REGALE us with anecdotes. (find Synonym)

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