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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.

 

All bark and no bite

 

A) Children should only be scolded but never beaten B) To be full of big talk but lacking action
C) The person who appears most scary will help you the most D) A person who talks a lot will never harm you
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To be full of big talk but lacking action

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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.

There was no need to

X-set a watch, for we had nothing
Y-to fear from anybody or
Z-anything in that vast untenanted plain

A) ZYX B) ZXY
C) YZX D) XYZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) XYZ

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

VIRTUE

A) WILES B) CURSE
C) VICE D) CUNNING
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) VICE

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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.

Wild goose chase

A) An admirable enterprise B) An honest effort
C) A foolish, unprofitable adventure D) A powerful effort
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A foolish, unprofitable adventure

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Bequest

A) Accord B) Damage
C) Complex D) Withdraw
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Withdraw

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Haste

A) Burden B) Expect
C) Hurry D) Sight
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Hurry

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Fecund

A) Prolific B) Sterile
C) Necessitate D) Turmoil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sterile

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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.

Cheek by jowl

A) Very close together B) Arguing
C) Teasing one another D) Avoiding one another
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Very close together

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