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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.
All agog

A) Avoid B) Contentment
C) Amazed D) Unsystematically
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Amazed

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Atonement for one's sins

A) Elite B) Ignoramus
C) Incendiary D) Repentance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Repentance

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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.

 

They said to me,"Bring these books upstairs."

A) They ordered me to bring those books upstairs. B) They implored me to take those books upstairs.
C) They suggested me to take those books upstairs. D) They asked me bring the books upstairs.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) They suggested me to take those books upstairs.

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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".

Though he worked hard, but he failed.

A) and B) yet
C) then D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) yet

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

INSULAR

A) COSMOPOLITAN B) ISOLATED
C) NARROW D) PAROCHIAL
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) COSMOPOLITAN

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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.

Drag one's feet

A) Make something more complicated B) Expedite
C) Be reluctant to act D) Stop working
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Be reluctant to act

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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.

Call on

A) Telephone B) Seek help
C) Pay a visit D) Order
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pay a visit

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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.

 

Count one's blessings

 

A) To be blessed with the best things in life. B) Be grateful for what one has.
C) Keep a track of your wealth or else you may lose it. D) Something which you thought lucky turns out to be bad luck.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Be grateful for what one has.

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