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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 the bull by the horns

A) crush something with a heavy hand	B) grapple the situation courageously
C) close your eyes and attack the bull	D) take defensive measures to deal with a crisis.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) grapple the situation courageously

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

We are withnessing not triumph but the breakdown of democracy.

A) not the triumph but breakdown	B) not the triumph but the breakdown
C) note triumph but breakdown	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) not the triumph but the breakdown

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

The burglar broke in the shop last night.

A) broke	B) broke through
C) broke into	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) broke into

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Rule to roost

A) To repent	B) To dominate
C) To understand	D) To apologize

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To dominate

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Protract

A) Delay	B) Advance
C) Unwise	D) Sharp

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Advance

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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

My friend said to me, "I think she will not accept your proposal."

A) My friend told me that he thought that she would not accept my proposal.	B) My friend says to me that he thinks that she will not accept my proposal.
C) My friend told me that he thinks that she will not be accepting my proposal.	D) My friend told me that that he thought she would not be accepting my proposal.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) My friend told me that he thought that she would not accept my proposal.

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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 shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly

A) to clam	B) to strike
C) to shutter	D) to slam

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to slam

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Mould

A) Genuine	B) Shape
C) Slice	D) Sculpt

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