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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 picture paints a thousand words

A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a description does B) It is impossible to describe a beautiful sight
C) A painter can express his feelings better than a writer D) A beautiful poem creates a mental picture
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a description does

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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.

Up a blind alley

A) hiding something intentionally from another person B) not warning a person who is in danger
C) one can enjoy thrills only if one takes risk D) following a course of action that is certain to lead to an undesirable outcome
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) following a course of action that is certain to lead to an undesirable outcome

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Galileo was the first scientist to recognize clearly that the only way to further our understanding of the physical world was to______ to experiment.

A) annihilate B) resort
C) emerge D) suspect
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) resort

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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.

 

Keep at bay

 

A) Keep your loved ones protected even when they are faced with problems.   B) To control something and prevent it from causing you problems.  
C) Hide your precious stuff.   D) Be alert at all times.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To control something and prevent it from causing you problems.  

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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.

 

Mother said, "Oh! It's a scorpion. Don't go near it, children."

 

A) Mother exclaimed with disgust that, that was a scorpion and told the children not to go near it. B) Mother exclaimed disgustingly that, it was a scorpion and told the children not to go near it.
C) Mother exclaimed with disgust that it was a scorpion and told the children not to go near it. D) Mother exclaimed with disgust that, that was a scorpion and told the children not to go near that.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mother exclaimed disgustingly that, it was a scorpion and told the children not to go near it.

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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.

 

All in the same boat.

 

A) staying together is the secret to successfully navigating the ups and downs of life B) In a group, one's situation is tied up with the situation of the rest.
C) There is false sense of safety in a large group D) To be in the same unpleasant situation as other people
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To be in the same unpleasant situation as other people

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: Those who say death should be the punishment in some cases, agree that it is to be in special cases alone, the most heinous and gravest of crimes.
Q: They feel that it is only fear of severe punishment that will deter the criminal and reduce the occurrence of heinous crimes.
R: The advocates and the abolitionists of capital punishment have their own arguments in support of their stand.
S: The most prominent argument put forth by the advocates of the death penalty is that of deterrence.

 

A) RPSQ B) PQSR
C) SQPR D) QPSR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) RPSQ

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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.

 

He said to his partner, "I will not be responsible if the project fails."

 

A) He has told his partner that he will not be responsible if the project fails. B) He told his partner that he would not be responsible if the project failed.
C) He tells his partner that he would not be responsible if the project fails. D) He told his partner that I will not be responsible if the project failed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He told his partner that he would not be responsible if the project failed.

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