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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.

Under a cloud

A) Sheltered from the sun B) Under suspicion
C) Out in the open D) Get wet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Under suspicion

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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.
Live from hand to mouth

A) Filthy rich people B) To be dependent on others
C) To have enough money to live on and nothing extra D) Living in miserable conditions.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To have enough money to live on and nothing extra

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

 

To sweep over something so as to surround it completely.

A) engulf B) imbibe
C) drown D) plunge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) engulf

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) humanoid B) spiling
C) amigrate D) referrent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) humanoid

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

A) Prolific B) Sterile
C) Necessitate D) Turmoil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sterile

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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) theurise B) theoris
C)  theuris D) theorise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) theorise

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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.

Who taught you to ride?

A) By whom is you taught to ride? B) By whom were you taught to ride?
C) Riding by you was taught by who? D) Riding by you was taught by whom?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) By whom were you taught to ride?

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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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