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4701.

In each of the questions given below, a passage has been given which are either situational based or describes a scenario. Below each passage, a question has been given which is framed to make you to infer something out of it. Mark out the correct inference as your answer._x005F_x000D_ Set in the glittering balls of genteel rural society of 18th century England and verdant landscape of the idyllic Pemberley, “Pride and Prejudice” is the story of young Elizabeth Bennett whoseproperty is entailed to the nearest male heir.What can be said about the position of young Elizabeth Bennett in the rural society of 18th century England?

A. Marginal
B. Immaterial
C. Unrelated
D. Extraneous
Answer» C. Unrelated
4702.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Bear in mind

A. Respect
B. Observe
C. Remember
D. Pretend to listen
Answer» D. Pretend to listen
4703.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ A Man of letters

A. Letter - writer
B. Proof - reader
C. Postman
D. Scholar
Answer» E.
4704.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Under a cloud

A. Shocked
B. Sad
C. Sick
D. Confused
Answer» C. Sick
4705.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ turn turtle

A. slow like a turtle
B. turn like a turtle
C. over-turn
D. a game turtles play
Answer» D. a game turtles play
4706.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ grease the palm

A. dirty one's hands
B. work in a garage
C. slip and fall
D. bribe
Answer» E.
4707.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ pull a fast one

A. as fast as lightning
B. play a trick
C. carry a heavy burden
D. take a deep breath
Answer» C. carry a heavy burden
4708.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Held up

A. Kidnapped
B. Delayed
C. Caught
D. Nabbed
Answer» C. Caught
4709.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Curry favour

A. Seek impartial judgement
B. Seek favourable attention
C. Prepare a dish
D. Attract attention
Answer» C. Prepare a dish
4710.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Feather one's own nest

A. Decorate
B. Work hard at home
C. build a home
D. make money in an improper way
Answer» E.
4711.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ To play fast and loose

A. To be narrow minded
B. To play a good game
C. To act in an unreliable way
D. To defeat a person
Answer» D. To defeat a person
4712.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Face the music

A. Be applauded
B. Be ridiculed
C. Be punished
D. Be dismissed
Answer» D. Be dismissed
4713.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Strain every nerve

A. Try all tricks
B. Work very hard
C. Beg before others
D. Spend a large amount
Answer» C. Beg before others
4714.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Straw in the wind

A. A light-weight object
B. A lucky charm
C. A game that kids play
D. An indication of what might happen
Answer» E.
4715.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ In a nutshell

A. In translation
B. A decorative language
C. A well-packed parcel
D. Briefly and concisely
Answer» E.
4716.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Pick to pieces

A. Study something superficially
B. Complete a work entirely
C. Analyse critically
D. Select only what you need.
Answer» D. Select only what you need.
4717.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ As daft as a brush

A. Extremely silly
B. Artistically inclined
C. Completely clean
D. Utterly selfish
Answer» B. Artistically inclined
4718.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ At a snail's pace

A. Quietly
B. Quickly
C. Continuously
D. Slowly
Answer» E.
4719.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Put two and two together

A. Bad at mathematics
B. Poor financial condition
C. Reason logically
D. Forget something
Answer» D. Forget something
4720.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Call on

A. Telephone
B. Seek help
C. Pay a visit
D. Order
Answer» D. Order
4721.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ All moonshine

A. Glowing
B. Far from reality
C. Celestial
D. About the moon
Answer» C. Celestial
4722.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ An axe to grind

A. Attack aggressively
B. Suffer a lot
C. Betray somebody
D. Have a selfish interest
Answer» E.
4723.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Under a cloud

A. Sheltered from the sun
B. Under suspicion
C. Out in the open
D. Get wet
Answer» C. Out in the open
4724.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Feather in one's cap

A. Discrimination
B. A new and additional distinction
C. Hunting
D. Bird watching
Answer» C. Hunting
4725.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Get the sack

A. Look for a sack
B. Find a sack
C. Get a call back
D. Be dismissed
Answer» E.
4726.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Donkey's years

A. A decade
B. A long time
C. A century
D. Since school days
Answer» C. A century
4727.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Leave no stone unturned

A. Try every possible way
B. Behave smartly
C. Constructing
D. Wasting no time
Answer» B. Behave smartly
4728.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Caught red­-handed

A. Caught by mistake
B. Caught with a red­handkerchief
C. Found wounded
D. Discovered in the act of doing
Answer» E.
4729.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ To angle

A. To measure the river breadth
B. To fish with a net
C. To fish
D. To sit and watch the river
Answer» D. To sit and watch the river
4730.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Mend your ways

A. Happy with one's behaviour
B. Sad with one's behaviour
C. Destroy one's behaviour
D. Improve one's behaviour
Answer» E.
4731.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Wet behind the ears

A. Skillful
B. Young and rich with experience
C. Young and without much experience
D. Hearing impaired
Answer» D. Hearing impaired
4732.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Gate crasher

A. Invader
B. Thief
C. Uninvited guest
D. Children
Answer» D. Children
4733.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Beat around the bush

A. Walk around the forest
B. Clean the bushy areas
C. Avoiding the main topic
D. Play around the forest
Answer» D. Play around the forest
4734.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Make room

A. Clean the room
B. Make space
C. Attain the room
D. Make a clean sweep
Answer» C. Attain the room
4735.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ In the running

A. Loves to run
B. Running from the law
C. Physically fit
D. Has good prospects in the competition
Answer» E.
4736.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Go out of one's way

A. Did not want to
B. Ran away
C. Did everything possible
D. Tried to avoid us
Answer» D. Tried to avoid us
4737.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ For all intents and purposes

A. For all businesses
B. Obliquely
C. Practically
D. Almost perfect
Answer» D. Almost perfect
4738.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ To nip in the bud

A. To stop something at the start
B. To trim the flowers
C. to pluck the flowers
D. to steal from
Answer» B. To trim the flowers
4739.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Smell a rat

A. Suspect something wrong
B. Smell a burned rat
C. Smell a rotten rat
D. Smell something right
Answer» B. Smell a burned rat
4740.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Capital Punishment

A. Death sentence
B. Life imprisonment
C. To be jailed
D. Imprisoned for a long period
Answer» B. Life imprisonment
4741.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Leaps and bounds

A. Slowly
B. Rapidly
C. Jumping
D. Stationary
Answer» C. Jumping
4742.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ To put a spoke in one's wheel

A. To repair one's cycle
B. To hinder
C. To trip a rider
D. To add an extra wheel
Answer» C. To trip a rider
4743.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Wild goose chase

A. An admirable enterprise
B. An honest effort
C. A foolish, unprofitable adventure
D. A powerful effort
Answer» D. A powerful effort
4744.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ A drop in a bucket

A. As much as possible
B. Nothing at all
C. A handsome amount
D. A very insignificant amount
Answer» E.
4745.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Draw a blank

A. Paint something
B. Find no favour
C. Oblige someone
D. Teach someone
Answer» C. Oblige someone
4746.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ A live wire

A. Industrious and brilliant
B. Lively and active
C. Sincere and intelligent
D. Sincere and efficient
Answer» C. Sincere and intelligent
4747.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Put up the shutters

A. Went out of business
B. Experienced a downside
C. Sold off assets
D. Changed ownership
Answer» B. Experienced a downside
4748.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Make both ends meet

A. Live within means
B. Achieve a solution
C. Live among people
D. End of the road
Answer» B. Achieve a solution
4749.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Call in question

A. Summon as a witness
B. Doubtful
C. Prove a theory
D. Challenge
Answer» E.
4750.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Weal and woe

A. Friends and enemies
B. Be in danger
C. Adversity
D. Good times and bad times
Answer» E.