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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.

Rule of thumb

A) A rough unit of measure for small lengths B) A broadly accurate guide based on practice
C) To force someone to work against his wish D) To use your power to ensure discipline
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A broadly accurate guide based on practice

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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.

 

Too many Chiefs and not enough Indians.

A) a proud gathering B) an inefficient situation
C) an anti-national meeting D) a top-level meeting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) an inefficient situation

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Prudent

A) Unwise B) Frugal
C) Careless D) Improper
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Frugal

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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.

Wild goose chase

A) An admirable enterprise B) An honest effort
C) A foolish, unprofitable adventure D) A powerful effort
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A foolish, unprofitable adventure

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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.

DETEST

A) DENOUNCE B) IGNORE
C) ADORE D) CASTIGATE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ADORE

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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.

Health is too important to be ___________.

A) discarded B)  disposed
C) neglected D)  detested
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) neglected

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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.

Sahil said, "Where will I be this time next year!"

A) Sahil asked where he should be that time the following year. B) Sahil worried where he would be that time the next year.
C) Sahil wondered where he would be that time the following year. D) Sahil said where he would be that time the next year.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sahil wondered where he would be that time the following year.

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Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.

 

A) Ajournment B) Adjournmant
C) Ajornment D) Adjournment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Adjournment

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