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Q:

Choose the correct verb form from those in brackets.

The earth _ round the sun.

A) moves B) moved
C) move D) None of the above

Answer:   A) moves



Explanation:

The earth moves round the sun.

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Q:

Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-

To get into hot waters

A) To be impatient B) To suffer a huge financial loss
C) To get into trouble D) To be in a confused state of mind
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To get into trouble

Explanation:

To get into hot waters means to get into trouble. Example: The young boy got into hot water with his parents when he had a fight at school.

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Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-

To throw up the sponge

A) To surrender or give up a contest B) To offer a challenge
C) To become utterly disappointed D) To maintain grit and enthusiasm until the end
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To surrender or give up a contest

Explanation:

To throw up the sponge means to give up a contest or to acknowledge defeat or surrender

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Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-

To talk through one’s hat

A) To speak fluently B) To talk nonsense
C) To talk wisdom D) To speak at random
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To talk nonsense

Explanation:

To talk through one’s hat means to say foolish things i.e. to talk nonsense.

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Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-

To hold something in leash

A) To restrain B) To disappoint
C) To dismiss D) To discourage
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To restrain

Explanation:

To hold something in leash means to control and ‘to restrain’ also means to control

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Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-

Sceptic

A) Cryptic B) Believer
C) Support D) Eminent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Believer

Explanation:

Sceptic means doubterCryptic means mysteriousBeliever means who believes in the truthwhich is nearly opposite in meaning to ScepticEminent means prestigious

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Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-

Acrimonious

A) Legal B) Severe
C) Cursive D) Harmonious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Harmonious

Explanation:

Acrimonious means angry (typically of speech or discussion)Legal means relating to lawSevere means extremeCursive means written with the letters joinedHarmonious means sweet-soundingwhichis nearly opposite meaning to Acrimonious

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Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-

Insolent

A) Sullen B) Affable
C) Determined D) Rich
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Affable

Explanation:

Insolent means ill-manneredSullen means moodyAffable means good-naturedwhich is nearly opposite to InsolentDetermined means purposeful

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Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-

Refractory

A) Refreshing B) Burdensome
C) Privileged D) Manageable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Manageable

Explanation:

Refractorymeans unmanageablewhich is nearly opposite to manageable.Refreshing means revivifyingBurdensome means troublesomePrivileged means advantage

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