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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.

 

Be glad to see the back of

 

A) Be always welcome whenever you go back. B) Talk bad about somebody you hate behind their back.
C) Be happy when a person leaves. D) Feel happy that you backed off from a fruitless plan.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Be happy when a person leaves.

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to “No improvement”.

Uneasy lies the head which wears the crown

A) who B) that
C) what D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) that

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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 make amends

A) To make new friends B) To feel guilty for something you have not done
C) To compensate D) To make flimsy excuses
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To compensate

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to forma coherent paragraph.

So he decided he

A-people, hopefully none

B-better place with fewer

C-would go far away, to a

A) CBA B) CAB
C) BCA D) BAC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) CBA

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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.

In the blues

A) Cheerless and depressed B) Violent and angry
C) Wearing blue badges D) Singing sad songs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cheerless and depressed

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

My grandmother's exercise regime is to walk the mall at a __________ pace.

A) potent B) brisk
C) strong D) vital
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) brisk

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

Master of ceremonies

 

A) Ceremonist B) Compere
C) Organiser D) Manager
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Compere

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

 

Take away or alter the natural qualities of

 

A) Denature B) Unadulterated
C) Authentic D) Limpid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Denature

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