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Q.1
He is
a great hand
at organising public meetings.
very fond of
expert at
accustomed to
well qualified for
Q.2
He always
cuts both ends
.
works for both sides
argues in support of both sides of the issue
behaves dishonestly
creates discord among friends
inflicts injuries on others
Q.3
There is no
hard and fast rule
regarding this subject.
rule that is difficult
rule that is fast changing
rule that cannot be broken or modified
rule that can be broken or modified
Q.4
They sold their house because it was a real
white elephant
.
an expensive one
a big one
a useless one
a rare find
Q.5
He always
leads others up the garden path
.
befools others
advises others to their advantage
deceives others
worries others
Q.6
He was a king who ruled his subjects
with a high hand
.
oppresively
kindly
conveniently
sympathetically
democratically
Q.7
His phenomenal success shows that he has got the
midas touch
.
fabulous wealth
tremendous acquaintances and resources
superhuman qualities
ability to succeed in all projects
Q.8
The boss
brought matters to a head
by forcing him too work more.
made him unhappy
created a lot of unhappiness
created an atmosphere of confrontation
brought matters to a decisive point
Q.9
As our army attacked, the enemy retreated
pell-mell
.
hurriedly
in a disorderly manner
in a heap
without the least thought
Q.10
It is evident from the minister's statement that
heads will roll
.
government will change
transfers will take place
dismissals will occur
heads of department will have to repent
Q.11
He will
win
this election
hands down
.
win easily
win with a big margin
win with a narrow margin
scrape through
Q.12
The politician was able to sway the mob with his
gift of the gab
.
fluency of speech
flattering words
abundance of promises
political foresight
Q.13
After a lot of arguments over losses in the partnership firm, Aditya
put his cards on the table
to show Rasheed his sincerity.
withdraw his partnership
reserved his right
concealed nothing
sought pardon
Q.14
The great warrior, Baji-Prabhu,
held the enemy at bay
but was killed in the end.
prevented the enemy from coming too near
did not allow the enemy to attack his position
launched a counter attack after initial success
retreated initially but launched a heavy attack afterwards
made the enemy to run away
Q.15
Eloquent lamentations regarding the fate of the flora and fauna are certain to be rendered
a cry in the wilderness
.
a cry in vain
an unpleasant situation
a cry with a laughter
a laughter having no end
Q.16
There was a job for me
to cut my teeth on
.
to try
to gain experiences
to sharpen my wits
to earn a decent salary
Q.17
Those who
make no bones
about such actions face a tough opposition.
invite no comments
make no plan
do without hesitation
felt uneasy
Q.18
In the organised society of today no individual or nation can
plough a lonely furrow
.
remain unaffected
do without the help of others
survive in isolation
remain non-aligned
Q.19
The sworn enemies have decided to
bury the hatchet
.
to help each other
to avoid each other
to make peace
to become partners
Q.20
Having sold off his factory, Mr. Roy is now a
gentleman at large
.
held in high esteem
respected to everybody
has no serious occupation
living comfortably
Q.21
I am afraid he is
burning the candle
at both ends.
putting in sustained efforts
working at night also
working hard
overtaxing his energies
Q.22
We must always
bear in mind
that only hard work leads to success.
understand
remember
forget
think
Q.23
He has been working
on and off
for several years on this research project.
at intervals
continuously
rarely
painstakingly
Q.24
He
took to heart
the death of his wife as he was very much attached to her.
was shocked by
was ruined by
was deeply affected by
was condoled
Q.25
Inspite of his poverty, Ravi believed in
keeping up appearances
.
showing indifference
maintaining outward show
showing good manners
revealing the truth
Q.26
Most of the present day politicians have
an axe to grind
.
have promises to fulfil
have obstacles to face
have personal end to serve
None of these
Q.27
His best jokes
fell flat
.
were not paid attention to
had no effect
became completely unnerved
faced total failure
Q.28
Despite being under debt, Amit still
keeps a good table
.
keeps up an outward show of prosperity
entertains his guests sumptuously
helps his friends with money
is lively and gay when his friends call
Q.29
He has reached present position in his job through
elbow grease
.
his persistent fighting
his good connections
flattering his superiors
his hard work
Q.30
A cock and bull story
A true story
A children's story
A story of animals
A foolish and concocted story
Q.31
He is a strange fellow. It is very difficult to deal with him; it seems that he has
a bee in his bonnet
.
an achievement to be proud of
an obsession about something
to face problems as a result of his senseless actions
peculiar habit of confusing others
unreliable and inconsistent way of behaving
Q.32
Some of us are really
in a Catch-22
situation.
absurd
dangerous
hopeful
depressive
Q.33
Pt. Nehru was
born with a silver spoon in his mouth
.
born in a royal family
born in a middle class family
born in a family of nationalists
born in a wealthy family
Q.34
When the police came, thieves
took to their heels
.
were taken by surprise
took to flight
took shelter in a tall building
unconditionally surrendered
opened indiscriminate fire
Q.35
The detective
left no stone unturned
to trace the culprit.
did very irrelevant things
used all available means
took no pains
resorted to illegitimate practices
Q.36
When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined
to draw the longbow
.
get excited
exaggerate
get emotional
understate
Q.37
The speaker gave a
bird's eye view
of the political conditions in the country.
a detailed presentation
a biased view
a general view
a personal view
Q.38
The boy had a
hair-breadth escape
from a street accident.
lucky
easy
narrow
quick
Q.39
One should be prepared to get
a bolt from the blue
in life, but should not get unnerved by them.
sad experience
unexpected loss
sudden stock
depreciation
Q.40
He was
cool as a cucumber
.
nervous
fainted
dead
calm and composed
Q.41
Kunika was
cocksure
that she was able to do the job as desired.
doubtful
not able to imagine
least worried
perfectly confident
Q.42
It was after a long time that the police was able
to lay
the thief
by the heels
.
run fast after
play tricks on
chase and capture
arrest
Q.43
The involvement of teachers in the scheme of education proves to be a
mare's nest
.
a false invention
a noble thing
a successful idea
a timely step
Q.44
He
burnt his fingers
by interfering in his neighbour's affairs.
got rebuked
got himself insulted
burnt himself
got himself into trouble
Q.45
Akshay can
turn his hand
to anything.
refuse to do
adapt himself to
take advantage of
find fault with
Q.46
Inspite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still
a far cry
.
an abstract ideal
a long way off
an impracticable idea
out of reach
Q.47
Discipline is
on the wane
in schools and colleges these days.
increasing
declining
spreading
spiralling
Q.48
Let us admit that we could not
heap coals of fire on his head
.
agitate him
incite him to a fight
put him to shame
make him feel sorry
Q.49
He always says that he will help, but when it
comes to the crunch
, he does nothing.
decisive moment
confused situation
difficult time
troublesome moment
Q.50
I want none of your
back chat
.
impertinent remarks
complaints
trenchant criticism
pleasing remarks
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