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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.

Cut corners

A) Remove the sharp edges now if you don’t want to get hurt later	B) One has to sacrifice to achieve one's goals
C) Even a coward when cornered musters strength to fight back	D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money

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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.

Come what may

A) Welcome all visitors with open arms	B) No matter what happens
C) Insure all your property from all kinds of losses	D) Willing to become whatever fate has in store for your future

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) No matter what happens

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select No Error.

As several studies shows over (1)/ the years, the annual data is useful in (2)/ reviewing trends of extreme events. (3)/ No error. (4)

A) 1	B) 2
C) 3	D) 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The dealer will service the scooter for free the first three times.

A) The scooter will be serviced for free by the dealer for the first three times.	B) The scooter was serviced for free by the dealer for the first three times.
C) For the first three times, the dealer will service the scooter for free.	D) Servicing of the scooter for free will be done by the dealer for the first three times.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The scooter will be serviced for free by the dealer for the first three times.

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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.

Burn the midnight oil

A) To live a life of hardship	B) To waste away resources that could have helped in difficult times
C) Procrastinate and then work at the last minute to finish the task	D) Read or work late into the night

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Read or work late into the night

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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.

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em

A) Many times those who fight eventually become best of friends	B) If one has to give up fighting with some group because one can't win, band together with them
C) Not to hurt others. Instead, be friends with them.	D) To fight till you get acceptance to a group which does not initially accept you as a member

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) If one has to give up fighting with some group because one can't win, band together with them

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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.

blood is thicker than water

A) relations are more important than merit	B) all crimes are not equal so punishment for murder is not same as that of theft
C) family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones	D) deceit from a family member hurts more than being cheated by strangers

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

If there is a subject of really ______________ interest and utility, it is the art of writing and speaking one's own language ___________. It is the basis of culture, as we all know; but it is infinitely more _________ that, it is the basis of business. ___________ salesman can sell anything unless he can explain the merits of his goods in effective language, or can write ___________ advertisement equally effective, or present his ideas, and the facts, in a letter.

is infinitely more _________ that, it is the basis

A) then	B) such
C) so	D) than

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