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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.
The thin end of the wedge

A) In strict vigilance	B) Start of harmful development
C) Be aware of the trick	D) Not a worthy possession

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Start of harmful development

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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.

Ask for trouble

A) Act in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties.	B) Be the self appointed guardian of your neighbourhood.
C) A clumsy person who keeps making mistakes.	D) A person who has no work is bound to create trouble for others.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Act in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties.

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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 be deprived of a close relation or friend through their death.

A) to divest	B) to bereave
C) to oust	D) to dispossess

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to bereave

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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.

Children should be seen and not heard

A) The voice of children is often drowned in company of adults.	B) Some children will seek attention by crying.
C) Children should not speak in the presence of adults.	D) Those children are likable who dress neatly.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Children should not speak in the presence of adults.

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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.

Chicken out

A) Quickly move from one position to another in a game of chess or war.	B) Be a lover of non vegetarian delicacies.
C) Be easily confused over small issues.	D) To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.

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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 have a strong emotional effect on.

A) to smother	B) to yield
C) to overwhelm	D) to forfeit

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to overwhelm

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Which of the following statements about enzymes is not true?

A) all enzymes have the same shape as their substrates	B) enzymes are proteins
C) enzymes work best at a specified ph	D) the shape of an enzyme allows it to do its job

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) all enzymes have the same shape as their substrates

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All enzymes have the same shape as their substrates is the FALSE statement regarding enzymes.

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Major portion of the earth's crust is mainly constituted by

A) Oxygen and Iron	B) Oxygen and Silicon
C) Silicon and Iron	D) Silicon and Aluminium

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