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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.

beating around the bush

 

A) Not accepting the real issue and solving minor problems B) To avoid getting to the point of an issue
C) To run around in circles and never accomplishing results D) Avoiding coming face to face with a problem, escaping
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To avoid getting to the point of an issue

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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.

To play fast and loose

A) To be narrow minded B) To play a good game
C) To act in an unreliable way D) To defeat a person
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To act in an unreliable way

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

Too great a (A)/ variety of studies (B)/ distract the mind (C)/ No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

My younger sister (A)/is much smarter(B)/then me.(C)/No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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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.

Ask for trouble

A) Act in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties. B) Be the self appointed guardian of your neighbourhood.
C) A clumsy person who keeps making mistakes. D)  A person who has no work is bound to create trouble for others.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Act in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties.

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

At night, the hungry orphan would sneak into the kitchen and __________ tiny amounts of food.

A) prefer B) lifter
C) differ D) pilfer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) pilfer

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Who invented the vacuum pump?

A) Otto von Guericke B) Cai Lun
C) Melitta Bentz D) William Henry Fox Talbot
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Otto von Guericke

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Amir Khusro was a

A) poet B) play writer
C) painter D) architect
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) poet

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