Multiple Choice QuestionsIn the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To strain every nerve
to make utmost efforts
to feel weak and tired
to be a diligent worker
to be methodical in work
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To flog a dead horse
to whip a dead horse
to attempt to do the impossible
waste one's efforts
to take advantage of a weakness
C.
waste one's efforts
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To show a clean pair of heels
to hide
to escape
to pursue
to follow
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To die in a harness
premeditated murder
dying young in an accident
to die while in service
to be taken by surprise
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To feather one's nest
to make a residential house
something that lasts for a short time
to profit in a dishonest way
None of the above
A sentence is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
A taller Sikh rushed forward than any of his comrades.
A Sikh, taller than any of his comrades, rushed forward
A Sikh rushed toward taller than any of his comrades
A Sikh rushed toward than any of his comrades taller
No improvement
A sentence is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
An author in the reign of Queen Anne who was famous lived in a cottage.
An author in the reign, who was famous, of Queen Anne lived in a cottage
In the reign of Queen Anne, an author lived in a cottage, who was famous
An author who was famous in the reign of Queen Anna lived in a cottage
No improvement
A sentence is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
In the absence of your support, he would have lost the election.
Lacking your support, he would have lost the election
But for your support, he would have lost the election
He would have lost the election if you had not supported him
No improvement
A sentence is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
My uncle is enough rich to by a car
My uncle is rich enough to buy a car
My uncle is richer enough to buy a car
My uncle is enough richer to buy a car
No improvement
A sentence is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
Walking along the road, an old man ran over the lorry
Walking along the road, an old man ran behind the lorry
Running along the road, the lorry ran over an old man
The lorry ran over an old man man walking along the road
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