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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.

Teething problems

A) Oral problems B) Problems at the start of a new project
C) Problems for quite a long time in adjusting in the new place D) Problem of having good dentist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Problems at the start of a new project

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

The Professor asked the intruder who was he and why was he in his lecture.

A) who he was and why he was B) who he was and why was he
C) who he had been and why he had been D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) who he was and why he was

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

She threw me into a ditch.

 

A) I was threw. B) I am threw by her into a ditch.
C) I was thrown into a ditch by her. D) I was thrown into a ditch.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) I was thrown into a ditch by her.

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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 four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Fear of pain.

A) Mysophobia B) Algophobia
C) Acrophobia D) Homophobia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Algophobia

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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/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

grease the palm

A) dirty one's hands B) work in a garage
C) slip and fall D) bribe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) bribe

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

The outer layer of the cerebrum (part of the brain), composed of folded grey matter, plays an important role in the consciousness.

A) victor B) cortex
C) scrub D) capered
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) cortex

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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.

 

Chicken out

 

A) Quickly move from one position to another in a game of chess or war. B) Be a lover of non vegetarian delicacies.
C) Be easily confused over small issues. D) To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.

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