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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.

Spin one's wheels

A) Keep bragging about oneself B) Try your luck
C) Expel much effort for little or no gain D) Start a long journey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Expel much effort for little or no gain

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

The student told her teacher to explain the passage.

A) asked her teacher B) said to her teacher
C) conveyed to her teacher D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) asked her teacher

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

One night they sank through the shiny water, and for the first time since he has known them, began to quickly swim.

A) he had known them, began to swim quickly. B) he have known them, begin to quickly swim
C) he knew them, began to swim quickly D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) he had known them, began to swim quickly.

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

To increase rapidly in number; multiply.

 

A) to proliferate B) to procreate
C) to propagate D) to escalate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to proliferate

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

 

Mutual discourse

 

A) Soliloquy B) Obloquy
C) Colloquy D) Eloquence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Colloquy

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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.

Head over heels

A) To do things exactly opposite of what is expected. B) Madly in love.
C) To do stupid things. D) To unknowingly dive into an unpleasant situation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Madly in love.

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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.

Showing a lack of courage or confidence

A) Tenacious B) Indomitable
C) Timid D) Gutsy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Timid

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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.

Actions speak louder than words

A) Achievers are better than those who talk big B) No action can compensate for saying bad words
C) A pen is mightier than a sword D) What someone does mean more than what they say they will do
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) What someone does mean more than what they say they will do

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