Idioms & Phrases
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Q2. Our neighbour told my brother ̲t̲o̲ ̲k̲e̲ e̲p̲ ̲a̲n̲ ̲e̲y̲e̲ o
̲ ̲ n̲ their pet dog in their absence.
1. To ignore something or someone 2. To look after something or someone
3. To wait for something that is disturbing 4. To accomplish something too ambitious
Q3. Extreme inflation in the country has led to a hike in the price of day-to-day commodity. It has made it difficult
to __________.
1. a blessing in disguise 2. break a leg 3. costs an arm and a leg 4. keep body and soul together
Q4. Unless sales improve next month, the company will be i̲n̲ a̲ ̲ c̲ ̲ r̲it̲ ̲ic̲ ̲ a̲l̲ p
̲ ̲ o̲ s̲ it̲ ̲io
̲ ̲ n̲ ̲in
̲ ̲w
̲ ̲ h̲ i̲c̲h̲ f̲ ̲a̲i̲lu
̲ ̲ r̲ e̲ s̲ ̲ e̲e̲m̲s̲ i̲ m
̲ ̲ m̲i̲n̲e̲ n̲t̲.
1. a damp squib 2. hitting the sack 3. a mare's nest 4. up against the wall
Q14. Though the speaker used flowery expressions to convince the audience, they were intelligent enough
t̲o̲ ̲f̲in
̲ ̲ d̲ ̲o̲u̲ t̲ ̲h̲i̲s̲ ̲u̲l̲t̲e̲r̲io
̲ ̲ r̲ ̲in
̲ ̲ t̲e̲n̲t̲io
̲ ̲ n̲ s̲ .
1. to cast pearls before swine 2. to be under somebody’s thumb
3. to not judge a book by its cover 4. to read between the lines
Q17. The sergeant ordered the soldiers to be a̲ r̲ m̲e̲ d̲ ̲t̲o̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ t̲ ̲e̲e̲t̲h̲ as he expected it to be a tough fight.
1. Working in a great hurry 2. Separated from the worthless
3. Active without any goals 4. Well-equipped or prepared
Q20. The winner’s performance was ̲h̲e̲ a̲d̲ ̲a̲n̲ d̲ ̲s̲h̲o̲ u̲ l̲d̲e̲ r̲s̲ a̲ ̲ b̲ o̲ v̲ e̲ a̲ ll other participants' in the dance competition.
1. Worse than others 2. Well informed of current trends
3. Caught between two alternatives
4. Much better than others
Q22. I do not pay heed to w̲a̲ l̲k̲i̲n̲g̲ ̲e̲x̲c̲ u̲s̲ e̲s̲ of the students.
1. sleeping excuses 2. blind excuses 3. deaf excuses 4. lame excuses
Q29. Today's managers’ meeting has given me a l̲o̲t̲ ̲t̲o̲ ̲t̲h̲i̲n̲k̲ ̲a̲b̲ o̲ u̲ t̲ as I decide whether or not to stay with this
company.
1. belle of the ball 2. bird’s eye view 3. roll with the punches 4. food for thought
Q30. Ron always b̲ l̲o̲w̲s̲ ̲h̲i̲s̲ ̲o̲w̲n̲ ̲t̲r̲u̲m̲p̲e̲ t̲ ̲by mentioning his academic achievements.
1. To talk proudly about one’s success 2. To blow air into an instrument
3. To save one’s money with great effort using different means. 4. To ignore someone in the presence of others
Q31. Meera wanted to prove to those around her that she was not a̲ f̲ ̲a̲i̲r̲-̲w̲e̲ a̲t̲h̲e̲ r̲ ̲f̲r̲ie̲ ̲ n̲d̲ .
1. Helping and caring companion 2. Reliable friend in tough times
3. Unreliable friend in difficult times 4. Friend for all situations
Q32. Lack of funds is the main o̲ b̲ s̲ t̲a̲c̲ le̲ ̲ for the company’s growth.
1. uphill battle 2. odds and ends 3. stumbling block 4. storm in the teacup
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Q2. She is s̲ o̲m̲e̲ o̲n̲ e̲ ̲w̲h̲ o̲ ̲a̲l̲w̲a̲ y̲s̲ ̲d̲i̲s̲c̲o̲u̲ r̲ a̲g̲e̲ s̲ ̲o̲u̲ r̲ e̲ ̲ n̲t̲h̲u̲ s̲ ia̲ ̲ s̲ m̲;̲ therefore, we have decided to keep our distance from
her.
1. a nine days' wonder 2. a fish out of water 3. a cash cow 4. a wet blanket
Q4. When Jane realised that she had made a serious mistake at work, she knew she had to face the ______and take
responsibility for her actions.
1. music 2. fun 3. band 4. mirror
Q10. The situation was o̲ u̲ t̲ ̲o̲f̲ ̲h̲a̲ n̲ d̲ . So, the manager called the police station for help.
1. In an undecided state 2. To be abrupt 3. To be uncontrollable 4. To be serious
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Q12. The entire audience w̲a̲ s̲ ̲a̲l̲l̲ ̲e̲a̲r̲ s̲ when the Indian-born American economist started giving a speech.
1. was keen to listen 2. was eager to speak plainly
3. was willing to exit the show 4. was arguing in favour of both sides
Q13. Bheem has been shown in the popular culture as someone who e̲ a̲t̲s̲ i̲ n
̲ ̲ ̲la̲ ̲ r̲ g̲e̲ q
̲ ̲ u̲ a̲ n̲ t̲it̲ ̲y̲.
1. eat like a bird 2. eats like a horse 3. chews the fat 4. eat humble pie
Q15. Everyone says that waking up early in the morning is beneficial for our health and overall well-being. But it is
e̲ a̲s̲ ie̲ ̲ r̲ ̲s̲a̲i̲d̲ ̲t̲h̲a̲ n̲ ̲d̲o̲ n̲ e̲ .
1. a life filled with excitement 2. to start performing better than before
3. a step towards better health 4. not as easy as it seems to be
Q16. Having known to the facts, the manager d̲ i̲s̲r̲e̲g̲a̲ r̲ d̲e̲ d̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ a̲ ̲ r̲ g̲u̲ m̲e̲ n̲t̲s̲ ̲o̲f̲ the customer.
1. Bite the Bullet 2. Turned a deaf ear 3. Turned out 4. Turned against
Q20. The comedian's jokes were so funny that the audience was l̲a̲u̲ g̲h̲ i̲n̲g̲ ̲u̲n̲ c̲ o̲n̲ t̲r̲o̲l̲la̲ ̲ b̲ l̲y̲.
1. in stitches 2. on the ball 3. as easy as pie 4. in bits and pieces
Course Enquiry
Q25. His sudden resignation left the company i̲n̲ ̲a̲ v
̲ ̲ e̲ r̲y̲ ̲d̲i̲f̲f̲ic̲ ̲ u̲l̲t̲ s̲ ̲ it̲ ̲u̲a̲ t̲io
̲ ̲ n̲ a̲ ̲ n̲ d̲ t̲ ̲o̲ h
̲ ̲ a̲ v̲ e̲ t̲ ̲o̲ m
̲ ̲ a̲ k̲ e̲ a̲ ̲ h
̲ ̲ a̲ r̲ d̲ d
̲ ̲ e̲ c̲is̲ ̲ io
̲ ̲ n̲ a̲ s
they scrambled to find a replacement.
1. on cloud nine 2. between a rock and a hard place 3. in the dark 4. with a silver lining
Q27. Lisa was very excited about her promotion; she was v̲ e̲ r̲y̲ h
̲ ̲ a̲ p̲p̲y̲ a̲ ̲ n̲ d̲ ̲d̲e̲ li̲ g̲ ̲ h̲ t̲e̲d̲.
1. on the ball 2. on the attack 3. on cloud nine 4. under the weather
Q31. She finally s̲ p̲i̲ll̲ e̲ ̲ d̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ ̲b̲e̲ a̲n̲ s̲ about the surprise party.
1. Prepared a bean dish 2. Dropped a container of beans
3. Caused a mess 4. Revealed a secret or disclosed information
Q37. Getting a sudden promotion and increment in my current profile was like _________.
1. a foul play 2. a ballpark figure 3. a fish out of water 4. a bolt from the blue
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Q39. I heard management is planning to transfer me to another department and demote me. I need to confirm if
this is true by hearing it d̲ i̲r̲e̲c̲t̲ly
̲ ̲ ̲f̲r̲o̲m̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ ̲p̲e̲ r̲s̲o̲n̲ ̲in
̲ ̲ v̲ o̲ l̲v̲e̲ d̲ a̲ nd from my manager.
1. on pins and needles 2. in the seventh heaven 3. bearing a grudge 4. straight from the horse's mouth
Q41. Despite their differences, the counties found common ground and b̲ u̲ r̲ ie̲ ̲ d̲ t̲ ̲h̲e̲ h
̲ ̲ a̲ t̲c̲h̲e̲ t̲.
1. To settle a dispute peacefully 2. To disagree publicly
3. To seek revenge in the future 4. To continue a conflict
Q46. During the interview, the candidate was challenged to provide chapter and ___________ on his proposed plan.
1. page 2. lines 3. cover 4. verse
Q47. He thinks his new plan will undoubtedly ̲p̲r̲ o̲d̲ u̲ c̲ e̲ t̲ ̲h̲e̲ d
̲ ̲ e̲ s̲ir̲ ̲ e̲d̲ r̲ ̲ e̲s̲u̲l̲t̲ .̲
1. sour grapes 2. go pear-shaped 3. bear fruit 4. go suck a lemon
Q48. After spending hours working non-stop on the project, the team decided to ___________ and go home.
1. take it easy 2. run out of steam 3. call it a day 4. hit the books
Q49. If the two families could f̲o̲r̲ g̲e̲ t̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ ir̲ ̲ ̲p̲a̲ s̲ t̲ ̲q̲u̲ a̲ r̲ r̲e̲ls̲ ̲ forever, both could benefit immensely.
1. cut to the quick 2. catch a tartar 3. bury the hatchet 4. do a good turn
Q51. Sarvana failed in the examination last week and is i̲n̲ e̲ ̲ x̲t̲r̲e̲m̲e̲ d
̲ ̲ e̲ p̲r̲ e̲s̲s̲io
̲ ̲ n̲ these days.
1. In the lurch 2. In the doldrums 3. In cold blood 4. In the red
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Q52. 'Hold someone's feet to the fire'
1. Think over a new proposal 2. Take big risks without knowing the consequences
3. Insist that someone fulfil their promises or obligations 4. Agree upon a shared venture with full conviction
Q53. Recent research says that most of our cottage industries lack finance. Thus, they are ____________.
1. thrown out of gear 2. worn and torn 3. under a cloud 4. taking somebody for a ride
Q55. You cannot _________________ before replicating your successes and achievements multiple times; otherwise,
people will deem your success a stroke of dumb luck.
1. play devil's advocate 2. rest on your laurels 3. cut to the chase 4. sit on the fence
Q57. The new employee is really trying to fit in, but sometimes he feels o̲ u̲ t̲ ̲o̲f̲ p
̲ ̲ l̲a̲c̲ e̲ a̲ ̲ n̲ d̲ u
̲ ̲ n̲ c̲ o̲m̲f̲o̲r̲ t̲a̲b̲ l̲e̲.
1. a fish out of water 2. a diamond in the rough 3. a bird of a feather 4. a needle in a haystack
Q59. We hear the judges from their ________ that only CNG buses should run in Delhi.
1. look sharp 2. melting pot 3. square meal 4. ivory tower
Q61. We t̲a̲l̲k̲e̲ d̲ ̲o̲v̲ e̲ r̲ ̲ the matter for two hours; unfortunately, we could not reach a decision.
1. Argued 2. Quarrelled 3. Debated 4. Discussed
Q69. Despite the setbacks, the team decided to persevere and keep working on the project, believing it could be a
_______ for their company.
1. beat around the bush 2. needle in a haystack 3. wild goose chase 4. game-changer
Q71. His sudden departure left us in a difficult situation; it was like he suddenly took away important support from
us.
1. got his act together 2. hit the sack 3. pulled the rug out 4. hit the nail on the head
Q74. It was all _________________. He did not really mean what he said.
1. tuck in 2. blue in the face 3. a storm in a tea cup 4. tongue in cheek
Q77. The negotiations reached a point where both parties had to (confront the consequences of their actions) and
make tough decisions.
1. face the music 2. break a leg 3. get cold feet 4. cut corners
Q80. Select the option that corrects the Phrasal Verb (appearing in bold letters) in the given sentence.
The burglarsbroke offmy neighbour's house when they were away.
1. broke with 2. broke down 3. broke into 4. broke away
Q84. Mary appeared for the test. She was w̲a̲ i̲t̲in
̲ ̲ g̲ a̲ ̲ n̲ x̲ i̲o̲u̲ s̲ ly
̲ ̲ for the test result.
1. hitting the nail on the head 2. a piece of cake 3. jumping through hoops 4. on pins and needles
Q89. The company was rapidly deteriorating when the chairman and some top officials were accused of fraud.
1. holding your horses 2. head over heels 3. hell in a handbasket 4. hitting the sack
Q90. Siri was feeling ____________ after receiving praise from her professor for completing the project ahead of
schedule.
1. under the weather 2. in the same boat 3. on top of the world 4. in the dark
Q91. The poet had to d̲ r̲ a̲w̲ ̲o̲n̲ ̲h̲i̲s̲ ̲f̲a̲n̲ c̲ y̲ to write all his sonnets.
1. use his memory 2. use his imagination 3. use his money 4. use his clothes
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Q92. Rajiv will understand some day that all his friends are f̲a̲i̲r̲ ̲w̲e̲ a̲t̲h̲e̲ r̲ f̲ ̲r̲ie̲ ̲ n̲d̲ s̲ .̲
1. A friend who stays only when times are convenient. 2. A friend who meets you only during pleasant weather
3. True friends help you when you need them 4. Friends generally have similar characteristics
Q93. We often go camping, but I have never been to that p̲a̲ r̲ t̲ic̲ ̲ u̲l̲a̲r̲ p
̲ ̲ a̲ r̲ t̲ o
̲ ̲ f̲ ̲t̲o̲w̲n̲ o
̲ ̲ r̲ c̲ ̲ o̲u̲ n̲ t̲r̲y̲ ̲ before.
1. risk one's neck 2. neck of the woods 3. get it in the neck 4. knock on wood
Q96. After the long and tedious project, Sarah felt like she was at the l̲im
̲ ̲ i̲t̲ ̲o̲f̲ h
̲ ̲ e̲ r̲ p
̲ ̲ a̲ t̲ie̲ ̲ n̲c̲ e̲.
1. end of her rope 2. finishing line 3. crossroads 4. tip of the iceberg
Q98. The minister was in partnership with the queen in poisoning the King.
1. in cahoots 2. at one's beck and call 3. run amok 4. in the blues
Q104. The interns explained the whole issue to the coordinator i̲n̲ a̲ ̲ ̲n̲u̲ t̲s̲h̲e̲ ll̲ .̲
1. in a secret way 2. in a discouraging manner 3. in a brief manner 4. in an uncertain way
Course Enquiry
Q106. Pay off old scores
1. To score good marks 2. To have one's revenge 3. To clear one's debt 4. To be successful
Q107. The salesman informed the customers that if they had any questions, they could d̲ r̲ o̲p̲ a̲ ̲ l̲ i̲ n
̲ ̲ e̲ .
1. call his secretary 2. come back with the items 3. complain against him 4. send a brief letter
Q109. Her company's new product launch was a real ___________________ squib.
1. deaf 2. dear 3. damp 4. dirty
Q110. What does it imply when people say to ‘read between the lines’?
1. To avoid detailed information 2. To skip initial and final lines in a paragraph
3. To read something fast 4. To read with an ability to infer the meaning
Q111. Select the most appropriate phrase to replace the underlined word.
She is feeling ̲u̲n̲ w̲e̲ ll̲ ̲ ̲ today, so she will not be going to work.
1. face like thunder 2. chase rainbows 3. under the weather 4. head in the clouds
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Q4. Fatima was ̲a̲t̲ ̲h̲e̲ r̲ ̲w̲i̲t̲s̲’̲ ̲e̲n̲ d̲ trying to decide on a serene place for spending the holidays in.
1. So worried, confused or annoyed that she became unconscious
2. So worried, confused or annoyed that she insulted others for no reason
3. So worried, confused or annoyed that she does not know what to do next
4. So calm and composed that she knows what to do next
Q6. I'm _______________ about whether to accept the job offer or continue freelancing. Both options have
their advantages.
1. on the fence 2. left out in cold 3. up in arms 4. cutting corners
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Q10. The doctors t̲r̲ie
̲ ̲ d̲ ̲v̲e̲ r̲ y̲ ̲h̲a̲ r̲ d̲ to save his mother but they were unsuccessful.
1. faced the music 2. moved heaven and earth 3. ran like clockwork 4. drew the line
Q15. The renowned publisher decided to withdraw a book from the market. No one was interested in
the book as the arguments presented were ____________.
1. under the rose 2. high and mighty 3. beside the mark 4. out of the woods
Q16. In my new office, all employees were different, so I felt like a f̲is̲ ̲ h̲ o
̲ ̲ u̲ t̲ o
̲ ̲ f̲ ̲w̲a̲ t̲e̲r̲ .
1. Disappointed 2. Homeless 3. Frustrated 4. Uncomfortable
Q17. Anand personally believes in the motto, “W̲h̲ e̲ n̲ l̲ i̲ f̲ ̲e̲ ̲g̲i̲v̲e̲ s̲ ̲y̲o̲ u̲ l̲ e
̲ ̲ m̲o̲ n̲ s̲ ,̲ m
̲ ̲ a̲ k̲ e̲ l̲ e
̲ ̲ m̲o̲ n̲ a̲ d̲ e̲ .̲”
1. Enjoy the most when the season is favourable
2. Nourish health
3. Earn the maximum out of business
4. Make the best out of difficult situations
Q20. All his friends admired him because he was a s̲ t̲r̲a̲i̲g̲h̲ t̲ s̲ ̲ h̲o̲ o̲ t̲e̲r̲ .
1. Excellent shooter
2. Complicated and confusing person
3. A thoroughly upright straightforward person
4. Miserly and pessimistic individual
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Q23. In those days, we did not expect luxuries; we were thankful if we could
k̲ e̲ e̲ p̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ ̲w̲o̲ l̲f̲ ̲f̲r̲o̲m̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ ̲d̲o̲ o̲ r̲ .
1. Wallow in poverty 2. Encourage starvation 3. Relish food 4. Avoid starvation
Q28. I thought Sadhna would always stick by me, but when I got into trouble, she turned out to be
a/an ___________.
1. open secret 2. white elephant 3. fair-weather friend 4. hard nut to crack
Q33. Roshan, it’s time for you to give your speech to the whole school, w̲i̲s̲h̲i̲n̲g̲ y
̲ ̲ o̲ u̲ l̲ u
̲ ̲ c̲ k̲ ̲t̲o̲ ̲d̲o̲ w
̲ ̲ e̲ l̲l.̲ ̲
1. break a leg 2. down in the dumps 3. hands down 4. high five
Q34. I had heard of h̲ e̲ n̲ p̲e̲ c̲ k̲e̲ d̲ ̲h̲u̲ s̲ b̲a̲ n̲ d̲ s̲ and now, I felt that I saw one.
1. Oppressed husband 2. Controlling husband 3. Bossy husbands 4. Dominating husbands
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Q38. Break the ice
1. Nervousness before a performance
2. To say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a
meeting, party
3. Ill-feeling carried by a person over a period of time
4. Respect for someone’s achievements
Q39. This year’s budget is unlikely to pass as law since the president’s proposed budgets typically face
a j̲a̲u̲ n̲ d̲ i̲c̲e̲d̲ ̲e̲y̲e̲ but this one has gotten even more scepticism.
1. Confidence 2. Jealousy 3. Resentment 4. Good will
Q43. Rahul won the extempore competition. He is lucky to be blessed with the g̲i̲f̲t̲ o
̲ ̲ f̲ t̲ ̲h̲e̲ ̲g̲a̲ b̲ .
1. An honest person 2. A lucky person 3. A talent for speaking 4. A big surprise
Q44. The leader of the Legislative Assembly won the hearts of the members through his
m̲a̲ i̲d̲e̲ n̲ ̲s̲p̲e̲ e̲ c̲ h̲ during the session in state council.
1. final speech 2. first speech 3. logical speech 4. closure speech
Q45. After months of dedication and effort, I finally completed the marathon. I can really _______________
for this accomplishment.
1. up a creek without a paddle 2. eat like a horse
3. blow hot and cold 4. pat myself on the back
Q46. Leela was in class when the big fight happened. So, if you want to know the details, You should
ask her, you will get the truth
g̲i̲v̲e̲ n̲ ̲b̲y̲ ̲s̲o̲m̲e̲ b̲ o̲ d̲ y̲ ̲w̲h̲ o̲ ̲is̲ ̲ ̲d̲i̲r̲e̲c̲ t̲ly
̲ ̲ ̲in
̲ ̲ v̲ o̲ l̲v̲e̲ d̲ a
̲ ̲ n̲ d̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ r̲ e̲f̲o̲r̲ e̲ ̲li̲ k
̲ ̲ e̲ l̲y̲ t̲ ̲o̲ b
̲ ̲ e̲ a
̲ ̲ c̲ c̲u̲r̲ a̲t̲e̲.̲
1. with kid gloves 2. calling a spade a spade
3. shooting off the cuff 4. straight from the horse’s mouth
Q47. Due to her impoverished state, most of her relatives ̲t̲r̲e̲a̲ t̲e̲d̲ h
̲ ̲ e̲ r̲ ̲w̲i̲t̲h̲ c̲ ̲ o̲n̲ t̲e̲m̲p̲t̲.̲
1. Turned up their nose at her 2. Turned the corner at her
3. Came in handy 4. Gave a wide space to her
Q49. The company understood that these small protests of employees regarding low wages were just
t̲h̲e̲ ̲t̲ip
̲ ̲ ̲o̲f̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ ̲ic̲ ̲ e̲b̲ e̲ r̲ g̲.
1. A large part of a problem which is really noticeable
2. A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is solvable
3. A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is non-existent
4. A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is really much greater
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Q50. Bincy’s mother k̲ e̲ p̲t̲ ̲h̲e̲ r̲ ̲c̲a̲r̲ d̲s̲ ̲c̲lo
̲ ̲ s̲ e̲ ̲t̲o̲ h
̲ ̲ e̲ r̲ c̲ ̲ h̲e̲ s̲ t̲.
1. Kept her purse and money by herself
2. Decided to show more affection
3. Kept her plans and thoughts hidden
4. Informed that all the cards must be kept safe
Q51. Lucy’s conceited conduct with her colleagues has left her h̲ i̲g̲h̲ a
̲ ̲ n̲ d̲ ̲d̲r̲ y̲
1. Surrounded by people 2. Impoverished 3. Superseding 4. Helpless
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Q7. The arrival of Pragati in the house brought d̲ i̲s̲h̲a̲ r̲ m̲o̲ n̲ y̲ among the family members.
1. A cry in the wilderness 2. Tenterhooks 3. Rift in the lute 4. Hair breadth
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Q12. The two brothers ___________ when their father died.
1. fell down 2. look down upon 3. got the sack 4. fell out
Q13. After a day long trek, we were so tired that we were ready to _________.
1. face the music 2. hit the sack 3. get into deep water 4. go from rags to riches
Q14. It feels like I m̲a̲ d̲ e̲ ̲a̲ ̲p̲r̲ o̲m̲i̲s̲e̲ ̲o̲f̲ ̲m̲o̲ r̲ e̲ ̲t̲h̲a̲ n̲ ̲m̲y̲ a
̲ ̲ b̲ i̲li̲ t̲ ̲y̲ when I promised to complete this worksheet
in one day.
1. bit off more than I could chew
2. beat my brain out 3. beat the drum 4. burnt a hole in my pocket
Q22. Delivering that furniture to the tenth floor without the lift and an incline is
i̲n̲c̲ r̲e̲d̲ i̲b̲l̲y̲ ̲f̲o̲o̲ l̲is̲ ̲ h̲ ̲a̲n̲ d̲ ̲n̲e̲ x̲ t̲ ̲t̲o̲ ̲im
̲ ̲ p̲o̲ s̲ s̲ib
̲ ̲ l̲e̲ .
1. like nailing jelly to the tree
2. like a tree known by its fruits
3. as tight as the bark of the tree
4. like going between the bark and the tree
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Q24. Independence Day is considered as a r̲ e̲d̲ -̲le
̲ ̲ t̲t̲e̲r̲ d
̲ ̲ a̲ y̲ in the history of India.
1. Uneventful day 2. Unimportant day 3. Memorable day 4. Regular day
Q26. Prakash could not m̲a̲ k̲ e̲ ̲u̲p̲ ̲h̲i̲s̲ ̲m̲i̲n̲d̲ about what to do with the project.
1. Decide 2. Think 3. Abandon 4. Abide
Q27. I can’t begin to talk on this situation right now; I am still w̲r̲ a̲p̲p̲i̲n̲g̲ m
̲ ̲ y̲ h
̲ ̲ e̲ a̲ d̲ ̲a̲r̲ o̲u̲ n̲ d̲ i̲ t̲ ̲.
1. Understanding something complicated
2. Comparing two things that can’t be compared
3. Ignoring something completely
4. Revealing a secret nobody knows
Q28. You can best identify the f̲a̲i̲r̲ ̲w̲e̲ a̲ t̲h̲e̲ r̲ ̲f̲r̲ie
̲ ̲ n̲ d̲ s̲ at the time of adversity.
1. Friends who bring good rain
2. Friends who come in good weather conditions
3. Friend only at the time of prosperity
4. Best friends
Q35. Last year art critics praised Animesh as if he were a master, but he turned out to be
a̲ ̲p̲l̲e̲a̲ s̲ u̲r̲ e̲ ̲f̲o̲r̲ ̲a̲ ̲s̲h̲o̲ r̲ t̲ ̲t̲im
̲ ̲ e̲ .̲
1. a house of cards 2. a bull in a china shop 3. a dish fit for Gods 4. a nine days’ wonder
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Q36. bread and butter
1. An activity you do with determination
2. An activity you do to improve your culinary skills
3. An activity you do to get help others
4. An activity you do to get money for basic needs
Q37. When I got an opportunity to start a new business, Ravikanth q̲u̲ e̲ e̲ r̲ e̲d̲ m
̲ ̲ y̲ p
̲ ̲ i̲t̲c̲h̲.
1. Advised me 2. Ruined my plan 3. Supported me with money 4. Helped me by standing
beside me
Q41.
1. Break new grounds 2. Keep an ear to the ground 3. Hit the sack 4. Run around in circles
Q43. Mala ____________ by cheating on the exam to win her bet with Priya.
1. hit below the belt 2. get the sack 3. fell out 4. look down upon
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2. A young person who is lazy.
3. A person who is slow at understanding things.
4. A young person who looks old.
Q51.
1. Rachit had some important work and so he cancelled the show tickets for everyone.
2. Mohit was so loyal and committed to his company that he rejected lucrative offers from different
companies.
3. You are here just because you have recognised your hidden potential.
4. To prove this is not a trap, I want to check the credibility of your plan.
Q52. The technicians who were repairing the broken elevator c̲ a̲l̲le
̲ ̲ d̲ i̲ t̲ ̲ ̲a̲ d
̲ ̲ a̲ y̲.
1. Stopped to take a short break
2. Shouted with anger 3. Felt unhappy 4. Stopped work for the day
Q53. They were waiting for their family members who were returning from a pilgrimage. Therefore, they
were _______________ on the platform.
1. playing a joke 2. rolling up their sleeves 3. running behind time 4. pacing up and down
Q55. With the increasing market prices and stagnant salaries, he is _________.
1. beating the rap 2. taking a break 3. getting it off his chest 4. feeling the pinch
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3. Being with someone through good times as well as bad times
4. Being a horrible cook
Q61. I know Covid has made you terribly ill, but t̲h̲e̲ g
̲ ̲ o̲ o̲ d̲ t̲ ̲h̲i̲n̲g̲ is that you have developed immunity
against it for further infections.
1. the silver lining in the cloud
2. being in the quicksilver 3. crossing palms with silver 4. the silver spoon
Q64. After many years of rivalry, the two schools decided to _______ and participate in a National Event
together.
1. bell the cat 2. bury the hatchet 3. be in the doldrums 4. go cold turkey
Q65. A j̲a̲c̲ k̲ ̲o̲f̲ ̲a̲l̲l̲ ̲t̲r̲a̲d̲ e̲ s̲ cannot survive in the world of specialisation.
1. A businessman 2. A person who can do many things but is not an expert in any
3. A good communicator 4. An expert of many jobs
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Q1. We should teach our wards not to l̲o̲o̲ k̲ ̲d̲o̲ w̲n̲ ̲u̲p̲o̲ n̲ anybody in human society.
1. Kneel down 2. Talk leniently 3. Despise somebody 4. Guess on something
Q6. Midhuna was nineteen years old, too young to b̲ u̲ y̲ t̲ ̲h̲e̲ f̲ ̲a̲r̲ m̲.
1. Spend money 2. Stop living 3. Own a property 4. Possess anything
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Q2. The imposition of lock down proved to be a ________ for many students who were not prepared for
the examinations.
1. blessing in disguise 2. feather in cap 3. chip on their shoulder 4. piece of cake
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Q4. The boss of our organisation is considered a̲ j̲ ̲a̲c̲ k̲ o
̲ ̲ f̲ a
̲ ̲ l̲l̲ ̲t̲r̲a̲d̲ e̲ s̲ .
1. Knowing nothing but boasting
2. Engaged in gambling 3. Innocence about everything 4. Doing several different jobs instead of
specialising in one
Q5. She forgot to apply for her internship abroad due to the ongoing marriage preparations she had to
help with and now that o̲ p̲p̲o̲ r̲ t̲u̲n̲ i̲t̲y̲ ̲is̲ ̲ ̲lo
̲ ̲ s̲ t̲ .
1. Missing the boat 2. Burning the midnight oil 3. Treading on thin ice 4. Beat about the bush
Q6. The employees made a noticeable h̲ u̲ e̲ ̲a̲n̲ d̲ c̲ ̲ r̲y̲ to get their demands raised to the board of
Directors.
1. Participate in sports 2. Lie lifeless 3. Celebrate an event 4. Protest something
Q9. Our Principal l̲o̲o̲ k̲ e̲ d̲ ̲d̲i̲s̲a̲p̲p̲o̲ i̲n̲t̲e̲d̲ when no one expressed the willingness to join the trip.
1. Gave a single shot 2. High and dry 3. Pulled a long face 4. Made a comeback
Q11. Rohit laid down his proposal, and told Rohit that the b̲ a̲ l̲l̲ ̲w̲a̲ s̲ ̲n̲o̲ w̲ ̲in
̲ ̲h
̲ ̲ i̲s̲ c̲ ̲ o̲u̲ r̲ t̲.̲
1. It is Rohit's responsibility to take the next action or decision
2. He had to play the game and win the match
3. The captaincy of the team was on his shoulders
4. He had to continue the remaining time in court
Q12. I know you’re blaming me for all that has happened but I̲ w
̲ ̲ a̲ s̲ n̲’̲t̲ a
̲ ̲ t̲ f̲ ̲a̲u̲ l̲t̲ ̲a̲l̲o̲n̲ e̲ .
1. leave no stone unturned 2. make hay while the sun shines
3. it takes two to tango 4. it is always darkest before the dawn
Q13. Sharon doing the work all by herself? Seems like it is p̲o̲ s̲ s̲ib
̲ ̲ l̲e̲,̲ b
̲ ̲ u̲ t̲ ̲is̲ ̲ v
̲ ̲ e̲ r̲ y̲ u
̲ ̲ n̲ l̲ik
̲ ̲ e̲ l̲y̲ ̲t̲o̲ ̲h̲a̲ p̲p̲e̲ n̲ .
1. a piece of cake 2. pie in the sky 3. bent out of shape 4. a bad egg
Q14. Ruby fell victim to the g̲r̲ e̲e̲ n̲ ̲e̲y̲e̲ d̲ ̲m̲o̲ n̲ s̲ t̲e̲r̲ .
1. flattery 2. jealousy 3. love 4. hatred
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Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
Q1. ____________, French was the most difficult language for Shruti.
1. Break into 2. Be in the air 3. Bear out 4. By far
Q2. I'm ________until my family arrives from their holiday. I cannot wait to see them.
1. getting myself into a mess 2. bearing the gift of the gab
3. losing ground 4. counting down the days
Q3. The construction of the office building of the company was taking place i̲n̲ ̲le
̲ ̲ a̲ p̲s̲ a
̲ ̲ n̲ d̲ ̲b̲o̲ u̲ n̲ d̲ s̲ .̲
1. Progressing very quickly 2. Stopped due to some legal issues
3. Broken because of negligence
4. Moving very slowly
Q8. Although Greta Thunberg gave a moving speech at the UN about environmental damage, it could
_________.
1. cut no ice 2. break the ice 3. be the icing on the cake 4. walk on thin ice
Q10. Shah called Saeed a h̲ a̲ r̲ d̲ ̲n̲u̲ t̲ ̲t̲o̲ ̲c̲r̲a̲c̲ k̲, and described him as cool, but intelligent.
1. Someone who is difficult to deal with
2. Someone with good will 3. Moderate person 4. Considerate person
Q11. He wanted to be a professional basketball player but given his height, l̲u̲c̲ k̲ w
̲ ̲ a̲ s̲ ̲a̲g̲a̲ i̲n̲s̲ t̲ h
̲ ̲ i̲m̲.̲
1. his principles were against him
2. his health was not in his favour
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Q12. No one even thought that Sheila’s success would b̲ u̲ r̲ s̲t̲ t̲ ̲h̲e̲ ̲b̲u̲ b̲ b̲ l̲e̲.
1. Change her into arrogance 2. Break the border 3. Last for ever 4. Suddenly end
Q13. Taking the summer job proved to be ____________ for Anand’s visa applications.
1. on the contrary 2. a blessing in disguise 3. come up 4. come in high
Q1. You have hurt so many people. Now, it is time t̲o̲ g̲ ̲ e̲ t̲ ̲a̲ t̲ ̲a̲s̲ t̲e̲ o
̲ ̲ f̲ y
̲ ̲ o̲ u̲ r̲ o
̲ ̲ w̲n̲ m
̲ ̲ e̲ d̲ i̲c̲in
̲ ̲ e̲ .̲
1. to lose control in a situation
2. to benefit from two different opportunities
3. to be in a risky situation 4. to be treated the way you have treated others
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Q5. Sohan was v̲ e̲ r̲ y̲ ̲m̲u̲ c̲ h̲ ̲p̲e̲ r̲ p̲l̲e̲x̲ e̲ d̲ ̲ to find that his younger brother Mohan had taken poison.
1. At any rate 2. At his disposal 3. At logger heads 4. At his wit’s end
Q10. Read the books of APJ Abdul Kalam, who was a̲ s̲ ̲ c̲h̲o̲ l̲a̲r̲ .̲
1. a dare devil 2. a man of straw 3. a man of letters 4. a queer fish
Q11. Only those having b̲ l̲u̲e̲ ̲b̲l̲o̲o̲ d̲ can dethrone the evil autocrat and restore equilibrium.
1. Aristocratic lineage 2. Vigilant nature 3. Bitter relations 4. Political ideology
Q12. After two hours of wandering in the desert, we realised we were on a w̲i̲ld
̲ ̲ ̲h̲o̲ r̲ s̲e̲ ̲r̲a̲c̲ e̲.
1. wild goose chase 2. wild carpet rug 3. wild jackal hunt 4. wild shadow chase
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Q13. Ignoring his father’s warnings, he said, “̲a̲n̲ e
̲ ̲ l̲e̲p̲h̲ a̲ n̲ t̲ ̲in
̲ ̲ t̲ ̲h̲e̲ r̲ ̲ o̲o̲ m̲”̲ to his mother.
1. Someone begins to suspect 2. Someone hiding in the room 3. There is an obvious problem
4. The elephant got stuck in the room
Q16. When I went to Egypt and lost my wallet and passport, I was _____________.
1. working my fingers to the bone
2. up in a creek without a paddle
3. rolling up my sleeves 4. putting my nose to the grindstone
Q18. I invited them to my anniversary dinner but they had other plans, so they decided
t̲o̲ ̲p̲o̲ l̲it̲ ̲e̲l̲y̲ ̲d̲e̲ c̲ li̲ n
̲ ̲ e̲ ̲w̲i̲t̲h̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ ̲im
̲ ̲ p̲l̲ic̲ ̲ a̲t̲io
̲ ̲ n̲ t̲ ̲h̲a̲ t̲ t̲ ̲h̲e̲ y̲ m
̲ ̲ a̲ y̲ c̲ ̲ o̲m̲e̲ ̲a̲t̲ ̲a̲ ̲la
̲ ̲ t̲e̲r̲ ̲d̲a̲ t̲e̲.
1. Took it with a grain of salt
2. To spoil a moment 3. To take a rain check 4. Call it a day
Q20. John was always ________ about becoming a millionaire without doing any hard work.
1. having an ace up his sleeve
2. building castles in the air
3. a storm in a tea cup 4. eating like a horse
Q22. He is very strict with his students but g̲o̲ o̲ d̲ -̲n̲a̲ t̲u̲r̲ e̲d̲ .
1. his heart misses a beat 2. his heart is in the right place
3. he has a big mouth 4. his eyes are bigger than his stomach
Q23. The players like the coach because he is honest, r̲ e̲a̲ l̲is̲ ̲ t̲ic̲ ̲ a
̲ ̲ n̲ d̲ p
̲ ̲ r̲ a̲c̲ t̲ic̲ ̲ a̲l̲ in dealing with them.
1. far and wide 2. down to earth 3. by and large 4. sick and tired
Q24. It’s Christmas and everything looks so beautiful. It makes me believe that
l̲if̲ ̲e̲ ̲is̲ ̲ ̲w̲o̲ n̲ d̲ e̲ r̲ f̲u̲l̲ ̲a̲n̲ d̲ ̲p̲l̲e̲a̲ s̲ a̲n̲ t̲.
1. I’m changing my tune 2. I’m up in the air 3. I’m facing the music 4. life is a bowl of cherries
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Q26. Despite multiple obstacles, she continued with her endeavour, demonstrating that she has
n̲ e̲ r̲ v̲e̲ s̲ ̲o̲f̲ ̲s̲t̲e̲e̲ l̲.
1. Extraordinary beauty 2. An absence of fear or anxiety
3. The capacity to maintain composure when stressed
4. Relentless determination
Q27. I don't know which career he will choose. He d̲ e̲ l̲a̲y̲s̲ ̲m̲a̲ k̲ i̲n̲g̲ s̲ ̲ t̲r̲o̲n̲ g̲ ̲d̲e̲ c̲ is̲ ̲ io
̲ ̲ n̲ s̲ .
1. is as clean as a whistle 2. sits on the fence 3. spills the beans 4. turns a blind eye
Q28. We need to make sure that criminals like these get more from the authorities than
a̲ ̲v̲e̲ r̲ y̲ ̲m̲i̲ld
̲ ̲ ̲p̲u̲ n̲ i̲s̲h̲m̲e̲ n̲ t̲.
1. a taste of their own medicine
2. an axe to grind 3. a blessing in disguise 4. a slap on the wrist
Q29. In life, there will be many situations where you have to choose
b̲ e̲ t̲w̲e̲ e̲ n̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ ̲d̲e̲ v̲ i̲l̲ ̲a̲n̲ d̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ ̲d̲e̲ e̲ p̲ ̲b̲l̲u̲e̲ ̲s̲e̲a̲ .
1. To be in a good condition 2. To choose wisely 3. To be in the deep sea 4. To be in dilemma to
choose
Q30. After his business failed, he h̲ a̲ d̲ ̲t̲o̲ r̲ ̲ e̲d̲ u̲ c̲ e̲ s̲ ̲ p̲e̲ n̲ d̲ i̲n̲g̲ and adjust to a frugal lifestyle.
1. hit the nail on the head 2. let the cat out of the bag 3. tighten his belt 4. kick the bucket
Q36. Amar was left i̲n̲ ̲a̲ ̲d̲i̲f̲f̲ic̲ ̲ u̲l̲t̲ ̲s̲it̲ ̲u̲a̲ t̲io
̲ ̲ n̲ by his business partners.
1. High and dry 2. Head and shoulders above 3. Heart and soul 4. Hard and fast
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Q39. Reena decided not to go to work today because she was f̲e̲e̲ l̲in
̲ ̲ g̲ s̲ ̲ ic̲ ̲ k̲.̲
1. fit as a fiddle 2. sitting on the fence 3. under the weather 4. going down in flames
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Q52. When our principal said she was leaving the company, I p̲l̲a̲y̲e̲ d̲ o
̲ ̲ u̲ t̲ t̲ ̲h̲e̲ ̲o̲p̲p̲o̲ r̲ t̲u̲n̲ i̲t̲y̲ to fill the job.
1. ran to the opportunity 2. started at the opportunity 3. glided at the opportunity 4. jumped at the
opportunity
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Q63. Spill the beans
1. To expose a secret 2. To have happy period of your life
3. To be in a state of shock 4. To have an excuse
Q66. The team always _______ to come up with unique advertisements for all its clients.
1. throw caution to the winds 2. thinks outside the box 3. take a back seat 4. turn the tables
Q67. He's still k̲ e̲ e̲ p̲i̲n̲g̲ ̲h̲i̲s̲ ̲c̲h̲i̲n̲ ̲u̲p̲ despite all his health problems.
1. To stay cheerful during difficult times
2. To keep one’s chin clean and moist
3. To stay safe during difficulty
4. To save others during difficult times
Q71. Select the word segment that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete
the sentence meaningfully.
The minister promised to provide free laptops to the public if his (party came in power).
1. party loses the election 2. he loses the election 3. party forms the government. 4. he comes to
a party
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Q.41 3 Q.42 2 Q.43 2 Q.44 2 Q.45 3
Q.46 3 Q.47 4 Q.48 3 Q.49 4 Q.50 1
Q.51 2 Q.52 4 Q.53 1 Q.54 2 Q.55 1
Q.56 2 Q.57 1 Q.58 3 Q.59 4 Q.60 1
Q.61 1 Q.62 1 Q.63 1 Q.64 1 Q.65 4
Q.66 2 Q.67 1 Q.68 1 Q.69 1 Q.70 1
Q.71 3
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Q1. Despite their differences, the two politicians decided to ________ and work together for the greater good.
1. blow off steam 2. burn the midnight oil 3. bark up the wrong tree 4. bury the hatchet
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Q1. Rajat irritated the street dog so much that it was about to bite him.
1. If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.
2. If you play with fire, you’ll get burned.
3. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
4. If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.
Q2. I was unable to solve the geometry question myself. So, I have asked my teacher to help me out.
1. You can’t always get what you want.
2. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.
3. Two heads are better than one.
4. Two wrongs don’t make a right.
Q4. Select the sentence that gives the most appropriate meaning of the idiom ‘In hot water’.
1. The children enjoyed playing in the pool on a hot summer day.
2. The company faced challenges due to the economic downturn but managed to overcome them.
3. The chef added spices to the dish to enhance its flavour and make it more delicious.
4. After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents.
Q5. Select the sentence that gives the most appropriate meaning of the idiom ‘Keep your chin up’.
1. The students diligently completed their homework assignments before the deadline.
2. Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals.
3. The hiker enjoyed the breathtaking view from the mountaintop, taking in the natural beauty.
4. The scientist conducted experiments and gathered data to support his research hypothesis.
Q6. Select the most appropriate option that best expresses the meaning of the proverb in the given
sentence.
The salesperson for the project offered a sneak peek of the project as we expressed our interest in the
area and amenities.
1. Getting a preview of something 2. To try something new
3. Sending a brief letter 4. To be in a winning position
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Q5. All the candidates have s̲ t̲r̲o̲n̲ g̲ ̲d̲e̲ t̲e̲r̲ m̲i̲n̲a̲ t̲io
̲ ̲ n̲ t̲ ̲o̲ s̲ ̲ u̲c̲ c̲e̲e̲ d̲
1. Food for thought 2. Raise the roof 3. Flash in the pan 4. Fire in their bellies
Q7. My friend was p̲l̲a̲y̲i̲n̲g̲ ̲t̲h̲e̲ ̲d̲e̲ v̲ i̲l’̲ ̲s̲ ̲a̲d̲ v̲ o̲ c̲ a̲t̲e̲ in the discussion.
1. One who pits the culprit against the lawyer
2. One who is good at judgement
3. One who argues against something just for the sake of arguing
4. One who is composed at all times
Q8. Some l̲o̲o̲ k̲ ̲t̲o̲ legislation to hasten the progress of social reforms.
1. peek at 2. see 3. ignore 4. rely on .
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Q1. Mr. Akash was c̲ a̲u̲ g̲h̲ t̲ ̲r̲e̲d̲ -̲h̲a̲ n̲ d̲ e̲ d̲ stealing money from the cash counter.
1. in a situation where people were angry with him
2. in a difficult situation which was hard to deal with
3. caught at the moment when he was doing something wrong
4. having a negative amount in his bank balance
Q2. All the candidates have s̲ t̲r̲o̲n̲ g̲ ̲d̲e̲ t̲e̲r̲ m̲i̲n̲a̲ t̲io
̲ ̲ n̲ t̲ ̲o̲ s̲ ̲ u̲c̲ c̲e̲e̲ d̲
1. Food for thought 2. Raise the roof 3. Flash in the pan 4. Fire in their bellies
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Q.1 B Q.2 B
Q4. The team members seem to be r̲u̲n̲n̲i ̲n̲ g̲ a̲ ̲r̲o̲u̲n̲d̲ i̲ ̲n̲ c̲ i̲ ̲r̲cl̲ ̲e̲s.̲
1. Hardly any time to breathe 2. To be extremely successful 3. Very dynamic and hardworking
4. To be very active but with few results
Q8. The employee took the manager’s remark w̲ i ̲t̲h̲ a̲ ̲ ̲p̲i ̲n̲ ch̲ ̲ o
̲ ̲ f ̲ s̲ a̲ ̲l ̲t̲
1. Going for the truth 2. Distasteful and boring 3. Doubt the truth or value of something
4. Ever ready to condemn someone
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