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Q:

Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms:-

To flog a dead horse

A) To act in a foolish way B) To waste one’s efforts
C) To revive interest in an old subject D) To revive old memories
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To waste one’s efforts

Explanation:

To flog a dead horse means to waste effort on something when there is no chance of succeeding.

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The naughty boy made (many a mischief).

 

A) much mischief B) many mischief
C) many a mischiefs D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) much mischief

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Q:

Select the synonym of

 

accolade

 

A) bungle B) performance
C) fiasco D) distinction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) distinction

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Select the synonym of

to gnaw

 

A) to drool B) to slaver
C) to nibble D) to spit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to nibble

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Select the synonym of

banquet

A) fast B) feast
C) voracity D) gluttony
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) feast

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Q:

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Grandfather has said so out of affection, do not take (to) heart.

 

A) into B) it to
C) it by D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) it to

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Q:

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order:

 

They also need help

P-­rains have failed, and

Q-­agricultural production will fall drastically

R-­just now, because

 

A) RPQ B) RQP
C) PQR D) QPR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) RPQ

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Q:

Select the antonym of

veteran

A) youthful B) pliable
C) expert D) amateur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) amateur

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