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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I hope you pardon my French that I used during the serious and intense discussion we were having yesterday.

A) Excuse my use of incorrect French	B) Excuse my inappropriate language
C) Excuse my untidiness	D) Excuse my behaviour

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Excuse my inappropriate language

Explanation:

The phrase “pardon my French” is usually used humorously to denote an excuse for using taboo words or inappropriate words. The above sentence speaks of a person asking another person to excuse him for using inappropriate language during their discussion. Out of the given option, option 2 is correct.

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Which is NOT an example of organism that breaks down the food material outside the body and then absorb it?

A) Bread moulds	B) Yeast
C) Mushrooms	D) Snake

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Snake

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Which of the following states has NOT met the boundary with Mizoram?

A) Nagaland	B) Myanmar
C) Assam	D) Tripura

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nagaland

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One of the largest salt deserts in the world, the 'Ram of Kutch' is primarily located in which state of India?

A) Madhya Pradesh	B) Gujarat
C) Telangana	D) Assam

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gujarat

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence inIndirect/Direct Speech.

“Where do you come from?” asked the stranger.

A) The stranger enquired about my location.	B) The stranger enquired where I came from.
C) The stranger says where do I come from.	D) The stranger asked where did I came from

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The stranger enquired where I came from.

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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.
down to the wire

A) removing the bondage that is keeping one down	B) the last second before the bomb explodes
C) to denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute	D) finishing all of one's resources to the last penny

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute

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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.

To take the cake

A) To have something unexpectedly good to eat	B) To get a lovely gift
C) To grab the prize before others	D) To to be especially good; outstanding

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To to be especially good; outstanding

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A deep crack in a glacier is called

A) A crevice	B) A crevasse
C) A crack	D) A cleft

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