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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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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Shouts of the crowd cheering the home team now (stuff) the air.

A) fill B) occupy
C) infest D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) fill

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
We (are looking forward for) a positive response from you.

A) are looking forward to B) have been looking forward at
C) should look forward at D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) are looking forward to

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Somebody told me that there had been a robbery in the jewellery exhibition.

A) I was informed that there was a robbery in the jewellery exhibition. B) I was told by somebody that there has been a robbery in the jewellery exhibition.
C) I was told by somebody about a robbery in the jewellery exhibition. D) I was told about a robbery in the jewellery exhibition.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) I was told by somebody that there has been a robbery in the jewellery exhibition.

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The stranded pilgrims (had waited) in the bitter cold for more than two hours now.

A) has been waiting B) have been waiting
C) have waited D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) have been waiting

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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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Select the antonym of
conjoined

A) sever B) adjoin
C) meld D) affix
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) sever

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
William Shakespeare is the greatest of (all other) writers.

A) all the B) any other
C) the other D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) all the

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