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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.

 

A laughing stock

 

A) an object of laughter B) a storehouse of jokes
C) an object of desire D) a stock of high value
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) an object of laughter

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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.

Catch a tartar

A) To catch a dangerous person B) To deal with a person who is more than one's match
C) To trap a wanted criminal with great difficulty D) To live carefully and cautiously
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To deal with a person who is more than one's match

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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'.

He says that (A)/he has done engineering(B)/besides an MBA./(C)No error/(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) D

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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 doctor has given me a very painful injection.

 

A) A very painful injection has been given to me by the doctor. B) The doctor gives myself a very painful injection.
C) A very painful injection is being given to me by the doctor. D) Giving of a painful injection to me has been done by the doctor.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A very painful injection has been given to me by the doctor.

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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.

 

Have a blast

 

A) A party with very loud music B) To have peace amidst noise
C) To have a lot of fun D) An explosion of happiness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To have a lot of fun

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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 allay the sorrow or grief

 

A) to lament B) to console
C) distress D) solace
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to console

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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.

 

The primary objective of a socialist government is to __________ the miseries of the poor.

 

A) mollify B) mitigate
C) soothe D) abet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) mitigate

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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.

 

The audience absolutely loved the play so much that they ____________ after every act.

A) acclaimed B) applauded
C) appreciated D) boosted
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) applauded

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