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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.

Lend me your ear

A) To politely ask for someone's full attention B) Begging someone to listen to your grievances
C) When nobody is willing to hear your side of the story D) Call someone for severe scolding.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To politely ask for someone's full attention

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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.

Anil says, "I am glad to be here this morning"

A) Anil says he is glad to be there that morning. B) Anil says that he is glad to be there that morning.
C) Anil was saying that he was glad to be there this morning. D) Anil says that he was glad to be here this morning.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Anil says that he is glad to be there that morning.

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Four statements are given below at A, B, C and D. There may be some errors in the given statement(s). The incorrect statement is your answer.

A) A. The result is the ostensible setting aside of the writer from the reporter triptych of travelogue, diary entries, and philosophical. B) B. What results is a triptych of travelogue diary entries, and philosophical asides that ostensibly set the writer apart from the reporter?
C) C. Triptych of travelogues, diary entries and philosophical asides are the results that genuinely set the reporter apart. D) D. Setting the writer apart from the reporter ostensibly the triptych of travelogue, diary entries and philosophical asides.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Ans. E.
Triptych means a set of three associated artistic, literary, or musical works intended to be appreciated together.

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In oceania, most towns began as

A) Colonial ports B) plantations
C) tribal ritual centers D) capital cities
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Colonial ports

Explanation:

Oceania is a geographic region comprising Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia and Australasia. In Oceani, most towns began as Colonial Ports.

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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.

 

The tail is wagging the dog

 

 

A) A situation where a small good thing makes everyone happy B) The less important or subsidiary factor, person, or thing dominates a situation  
C) A person who is always happy to meet you D) Even smaller tasks become important if the whole project is to succeed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The less important or subsidiary factor, person, or thing dominates a situation  

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it. An exact copy

A)  Facsimile B)  Twin
C) Mirror D)  Clone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A)  Facsimile

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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.

To pull a long face

A) Looked happily B)  Looked surprised
C)  Looked sad D)  Looked calm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  Looked sad

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Q:

What kind of Room has No Doors or Windows

Answer

Mushroom.

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