Question
She raised her wrist, flaunting a sparkling diamond
bracelet. Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the underlined phrase/group of words.Solution
The word ‘flaunt’ means ‘to show or make obvious something you are proud of in order to get admiration’. The phrase ‘show off’ means ‘to behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration, and that other people often find annoying’ It can replace the underlined word. Take after- to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character. Work out- to understand something or to find the answer to something by thinking about it. Make up- to invent something, such as an excuse or a story, often in order to deceive.
There is no scientific basis for (1)/a pregnant woman to be advised (2)/complete bed rest in early pregnancy (3)/until she has had some bleeding (4).
The country faces escalating (1)/protests on the streets (2)/that have been triggered by (3)/a sharp rise at fuel prices (4).
The daughter of a brewmaster (A)/for India-based United Breweries, (B)/Mazumdar-Shaw originally planned (C)/following in her father's footsteps (D).
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In the question given below, a sentence is given, divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error,...
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
My father give up / smoking whe...
Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appro...
Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
The list of candidates to be called for the interview were put up ...
1) Though hurt,
2) I was conscience
3) when the
4) ambulance brought me here
5) No error
Beside giving 1)/ a long and rude scolding 2)/ the lady also gave 3)/ a harsh punishment to the boy 4)/ No Error 5).
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