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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.
Ended in a fiasco

A) A complete failure B) A successful event
C) Changed one completely D) Twisted around
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A complete failure

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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.
Couch potato

A) An old person who has old­fashioned ideas. B) A person who prefers to watch television.
C) A person who does not seem very friendly. D) Someone who stays calm and does not show their emotions.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A person who prefers to watch television.

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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.

under the weather

 

A) changing moods like weather B) a situation changes so fast that it leaves one unprepared
C) slightly unwell D) raining heavily
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) slightly unwell

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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.

 

Look forward to

 

A) Eschew B) Abstain
C) Obviate D) Anticipate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Anticipate

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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.

‘Do you have anything to say on behalf of the accused?' said the judge finally.

A) The judge finally asked that if he had anything to say on behalf of the accused. B) The judge finally ask that whether he had anything to say on behalf of the accused.
C) The judge finally asked that if he has anything to say on behalf of the accused. D) The judge finally asked that if he has had anything to say on behalf of the accused.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The judge finally ask that whether he had anything to say on behalf of the accused.

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) fibrossis B) quaries
C) arobics D) homilies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) homilies

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In the following question, 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.

 

Life is short but it has a ______ meaning.

 

A) rare B) sharp
C) deep D) blur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) deep

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Laconic

 

A) Brief B) Verbose
C) Lengthy D) Unabridged
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Brief

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