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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phraseand click the button corresponding to it.

Pros and Cons

A) Professionals B) Con artists
C) Professionals and con artists D) Advantages and disadvantages
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Advantages and disadvantages

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Elated

A) Inspired B) Cheered
C) Disheartened D) Encouraged
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Disheartened

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Sahil said, "Where will I be this time next year!"

A) Sahil asked where he should be that time the following year. B) Sahil worried where he would be that time the next year.
C) Sahil wondered where he would be that time the following year. D) Sahil said where he would be that time the next year.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sahil wondered where he would be that time the following year.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

P: Most of them are combinations of hydrogen and carbon in varying proportions.
Q: Crude mineral oil comes out of the earth as a thick brown or black liquid with a strong smell.
R: It is a complex mixture of many different substances, each with it's own individual qualities.
S: Such hydrocarbons are also found in other forms such as bitumen, asphalt and natural gas.

A) QPRS B) PQRS
C) PQSR D) QRPS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) QRPS

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Damp squib

A) Complete failure B) Complete knowledge
C) To motivate D) To squander money
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Complete failure

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

A picture paints a thousand words

A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a description does B) It is impossible to describe a beautiful sight
C) A painter can express his feelings better than a writer D) A beautiful poem creates a mental picture
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a description does

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Suitable or intended for only young persons

A) Youthful B) Puerile
C) Adolescent D) Juvenile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Juvenile

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Mother said, "Will you tell me what it means, Pritam?"

A) Mother asked Pritam if he will tell her what it meant. B) Mother asked Pritam that he would tell her what it meant.
C) Mother asked Pritam if he would tell her what it meant. D) Mother asked Pritam that he will tell her what it meant.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mother asked Pritam if he would tell her what it meant.

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