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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

Explanation:

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.
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 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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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.

It is not possible for me (A) / to give you the accurate date (B) / of my departure yet. (C) / No Error (D)

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

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

A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force

A) Junta B) Suffrage
C) Emancipation D) Egalitarianism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Junta

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

I'm staying with some friends who are owning a farm.

A) will be owning B) own
C) have been owning D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) own

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Familiar B) Grammer
C) Narrator D) Operator
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Grammer

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