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8 Q: Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.
In a nutshell
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611b7b1714663c47a23409daIn a nutshell
- 1In discussionfalse
- 2In writingfalse
- 3In detailfalse
- 4In brieftrue
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Answer : 4. "In brief"
Q:In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Whoop it up
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6013f33165f0475903719e34- 1Be totally ignorant or incompetentfalse
- 2Used as an exhortation to overcome or be rid of somethingfalse
- 3Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topicfalse
- 4Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a grouptrue
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Answer : 4. "Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group"
Q:Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., “No correction required” as the answer.
The magnificent civilization of Atlantis was shattered and plunged beneath the sea in February 1882.
I. was destroyed and dumped
II. shattered and plunged
III. had been shattered and dumped
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5e73658cab844a18ffeb0bb0I. was destroyed and dumped
II. shattered and plunged
III. had been shattered and dumped
- 1Only I is correctfalse
- 2Only II is correcttrue
- 3Only I and III are correctfalse
- 4Both I and II are correctfalse
- 5No correction requiredfalse
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Answer : 2. "Only II is correct"
Q:Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.
To lie on hands
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60c332dfb0fa62518b430cec- 1to be in a great demandfalse
- 2to be out of orderfalse
- 3to remain unusedtrue
- 4to be in a great crisisfalse
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Answer : 3. "to remain unused "
Q:Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.
Uncertainty looms over the revival of Naini Lake, a waterbody in the middle of Model Town in North Delhi, due to __(157)__ in the opinions of residents and local bodies regarding its desilting and ______ (158). While the Corporation claimed that the lake _(159)_ for years and several attempts by them to initiate a drive to desilt it were halted because of lack of funds or __ (160)__ from locals, residents alleged that it is __ (161)___ fresh water lake and is free from silt, and only a water treatment plant will be enough to resolve the problem.
select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank at 157.
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5f23e1b3e3005114abcc4535- 1feudsfalse
- 2differencestrue
- 3protestsfalse
- 4objectionsfalse
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Answer : 2. "differences"
Q:In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Give it a whirl
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60180525552e5f41f7a97fb3- 1Attach or criticize someonefalse
- 2To try out somethingtrue
- 3To be engaged in cheatingfalse
- 4To completely destroy somethingfalse
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Answer : 2. "To try out something"
Q:In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Reap the whirlwind
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6013f4935beea84b8ece6cdf- 1An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourablyfalse
- 2Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excessfalse
- 3Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the samefalse
- 4Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actionstrue
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Answer : 4. "Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions"
Q:In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
With a vengeance
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6013f39265f047590371a205- 1To look out for something without particular attentionfalse
- 2Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurstrue
- 3A complete disasterfalse
- 4Having similar views or attitude to somethingfalse
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