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

To reproach

A) To commend	B) To laud
C) To exonerate	D) To admonish

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To admonish

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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.

At loose ends

A) tie two loose ends of a thread	B) keep options open
C) in an uncertain situation	D) repay debts

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) in an uncertain situation

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

Courteousness and refinement of manner.

A) plaudit	B) adulation
C) urbanity	D) profanity

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) urbanity

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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.

A drop in the bucket

A) So much silence that even a drop can be heard	B) A very small amount compared with what is needed
C) The final act before the task is done	D) A small favour is worth a lot to a person in trouble

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A very small amount compared with what is needed

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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.

Placing different things in order to create an interesting effect

A) sit for a portrait	B) render precisely
C) juxtapose	D) framing

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) juxtapose

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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 a nutshell

A) In translation	B) A decorative language
C) A well-packed parcel	D) Briefly and concisely

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Briefly and concisely

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

"O, what a beautiful lake that is!” said she.

A) She exclaimed joyfully that that was a very beautiful lake.	B) She exclaimed joyfully it was a very beautiful lake.
C) She exclaimed joyfully that was a very beautiful lake.	D) She exclaimed joyfully that it was a very beautiful lake.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) She exclaimed joyfully that that was a very beautiful lake.

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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.

at the drop of a hat

A) to challenge someone	B) to give up very easily
C) to pick a fight for small reasons	D) without hesitation or good reason

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