In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.
Political influence
Backing influence
Deserving and proper influence
Secret and unfair influence
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.
loitered around
stayed out
sat unmoving
moved away
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.
became desperate
felt sad
became angry
became discouraged
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
The cricket match proved to be a big draw.
a keen contest
a huge attraction
a lovely spectacle
a game without any result
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
die on a horse back
die in the battlefield
die while still working
die with honour
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
going on slowly
hotly debated
stuck up
ignored
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
He passed himself off as a noble man.
Was regarded as
Pretended to be
Was thought to be
Was looked upon
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder.
scolded me
insulted me
abused me
ignored me
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Stanley could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in advance.
Toppled over
Bribed
Given advance information
Threatened
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
A proverb/idiom is given below together with its meaning. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom. If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.
To oppose with determination
To judge by appearence
To get out of difficulty
To look at one steadily
None of these
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
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