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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.
to drink like a fish

A) a person who spends a lot B) a person who keeps cheating for a very long time without getting noticed
C) a person who needs to relive himself very frequently D) to drink excessive amounts of alcohol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to drink excessive amounts of alcohol

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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 residence of that rich man was plain to the point of being ____________, with no luxuries.

 

A) ascetic B) austere
C) stringent D) solemn
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) austere

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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.

 

to make from scratch

 

A) The universe was created out of nothing B) To do something from the beginning
C) To build something out of nothing D) One scratch if neglected will destroy the structure eventually
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To do something from the beginning

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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.

 

Ignorance is bliss

 

A) Lack of knowledge is a curse B) Sometimes it is better for you if you do not know all the facts
C) Fools believe they know more than the wise D) To be truly happy one should ignore everything else
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sometimes it is better for you if you do not know all the facts

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

 

The need

 

A : the highways has

B : been felt over the years

C : to curb drunken driving on

 

A) BCA   B) CAB  
C) BAC   D) ACB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) CAB  

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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.


New kid on the block

 

A) A person who is acting smart to impress others     B) Be inexperienced in company of veteran  
C) To block the path of success of outsiders.   D) Newcomer to a particular place or sphere of activity  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Newcomer to a particular place or sphere of activity  

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Insolent

A) Shy   B)  Sorrowful  
C)  Happy   D) Rude
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rude

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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.

 

To impose costs on one of the parties at the end of a ________________ litigation is common; it is meant, among other things, to act as a ___________________ against litigants abusing the process and the system of the law. But to seek pre-deposits with a view to prioritising a certain kind of case over another, by __________________ early dates of hearing to those that are capable of paying huge ___________ of money, is simply staggering. It reinforces a scheme of classism that ought to have no place in any court of law, let ______________ the apex court of the land.

 

capable of paying huge ___________ of money

 

A) total B) quantity
C) sums D) worth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sums

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