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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.

Pale into insignificance

A) Seemed less important B) Was less exciting
C) Was less hectic D) Was dull and pale
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Seemed less important

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

I was conscious _____ a break in my voice.

A) to B) of
C) over D) for
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) of

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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.

Keep under one's hat

A) Keep all your wealth in your home B) To keep something a secret
C) Steal and hide something D) Take care of somebody else's valuables given to you for safe keeping
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To keep something a secret

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

Take up the hatchet

 

A) behave formally B) pursue a chance
C) be caught in a trap D) prepare for or go to war
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) prepare for or go to war

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

I gaze at the stars from my balcony.

A) Gazing at the stars has been done by me from the balcony. B) The stars are being gazed at by me from the balcony.
C) The stars are gazed at from the balcony by me. D) From my balcony I have gazed at the stars.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The stars are gazed at from the balcony by me.

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) jukstapose B) jaxtapuse
C) juxtapose D) jaxtapose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) juxtapose

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Plebiscite

A) Referendum B) Tyranny
C) Despotism D) Monarchy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Referendum

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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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