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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 drop in the ocean

 

A) Even a small gesture means a lot to a needy person. B) To lose someone in a huge crowd.
C) A scolding which has no effect on a stubborn person. D) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.

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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.
At loggerheads

A) To suffer B) In conflict with someone
C) To face tough competition D) To be in do or die situation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) In conflict with someone

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A strong blast of wind.

A) Implosion B) Trickle
C) Gust D) Mantle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gust

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the “No error” option.

A. He was not allowed

B. for the teacher

C. to read in a low voice

D. no error

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

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In the following questions, 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.
An independent, able and upright judiciary is the hallmark of a free _____ country therefore, the process of judicial appointment is of _____ importance. At present on account of the Supreme Court’s last advisory opinion, the _____ of the executive and its interference in the appointment of judges is _____ which in light of previous is most _____.
therefore, the process of judicial appointment is of _____ importance.

A) mere B) mourn
C) social D) vital
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) vital

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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: Yoga is one of the ancient art forms which was originated in India thousand years ago.
Q: It is the connection of individual Soul to the Divine soul.
R: It is a Sanskrit word derived from Yuj which means to Unite in its ordinary sense.
S: It’s a system of mental and physical discipline which controls the mind and the body.

A) QPRS B) PRQS
C) SQPR D) SPQR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) PRQS

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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.


You must not waste your leisure time doing nothing, rather you should engage yourself in such activities that will blow off steam and recharge you for the future endeavours.

A) Release surplus energy B) Take steam bath
C) To make someone fidgety D) To exercise the brain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Release surplus energy

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The idiom “blow off steam” means to express one’s anger, usually noisily and harmlessly, thereby relieving one’s tension. The above sentence states that one should not waste one’s time and utilise it in releasing negative energies to get charged up. Only option 1 goes with this meaning, hence option 1 is correct.

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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.

Smell a rat

A) To sense that events will not be in one's favour B) To begin to suspect trickery or deception
C) To be forewarned of danger to oneself D) To prevent calamity by chance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To begin to suspect trickery or deception

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