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151.

We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.

A. We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.
B. To cut a portion of the road
C. To take a short cut
D. To go fast
Answer» C. To take a short cut
152.

He struck several bad patches before he made good.

A. He struck several bad patches before he made good.
B. came across bad soil
C. Had a bad time
D. Went through many illness
Answer» E.
153.

The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.

A. The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.
B. undecided
C. uncertain
D. unknown
Answer» B. undecided
154.

He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant.

A. He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant.
B. He was in a drunken state
C. He was very cheerful
D. He talked incoherently
Answer» C. He was very cheerful
155.

The robber took to his heels when the police arrived.

A. The robber took to his heels when the police arrived.
B. opened fire
C. hid himself
D. ran off
Answer» D. ran off
156.

Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.

A. Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.
B. established on insecure foundations
C. based on inexperience
D. resting on cheap material
Answer» E.
157.

Some people now wonder whether we just pay lip-service or genuinely subscribe to democracy.

A. Some people now wonder whether we just pay lip-service or genuinely subscribe to democracy.
B. pay oral tribute
C. attach no value
D. remain indifferent
Answer» E.
158.

He is in the habit of throwing dust in his superiors eyes

A. He is in the habit of throwing dust in his superiors eyes
B. To put sand into eyes
C. To make blind
D. To deceive
Answer» D. To deceive
159.

Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice.

A. Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice.
B. Make a stew
C. Boil
D. Suffer in his own juice
Answer» E.
160.

I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at twelve in the night.

A. I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at twelve in the night.
B. Difficult
C. Too much
D. Customary
Answer» C. Too much
161.

He is out and out a reactionary.

A. He is out and out a reactionary.
B. no more
C. thoroughly
D. in favour of
Answer» C. thoroughly
162.

His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.

A. His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
B. entertained
C. puzzled
D. annoyed
Answer» C. puzzled
163.

The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present situation

A. The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present situation
B. cancel
C. discuss
D. reconsider
Answer» E.
164.

Why do you wish to tread on the toes?

A. Why do you wish to tread on the toes?
B. To give offence to them
C. To follow them grudgingly
D. To treat them indifferently
Answer» B. To give offence to them
165.

You cannot have your cake and eat it too.

A. You cannot have your cake and eat it too.
B. Enjoy forever
C. Have it both ways
D. Run away from responsibility
Answer» C. Have it both ways
166.

You have to be a cool customer and be patient if you want to get the best buys.

A. You have to be a cool customer and be patient if you want to get the best buys.
B. Be calm and not be excitable
C. Have a cool head
D. Be uncommunicative
Answer» B. Be calm and not be excitable
167.

He resigned the post of his own accord.

A. He resigned the post of his own accord.
B. which he liked
C. according to his convenience
D. voluntarily and willingly
Answer» D. voluntarily and willingly
168.

The secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other.

A. The secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other.
B. very good friends
C. constantly fighting
D. associates in some action
Answer» B. very good friends
169.

The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute.

A. The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute.
B. caused unnecessary worries
C. brought about disharmony
D. caused a pleasant atmosphere
Answer» C. brought about disharmony
170.

The dacoit murdered the man in cold blood.

A. The dacoit murdered the man in cold blood.
B. coldly
C. boldly
D. ruthlessly
Answer» D. ruthlessly
171.

There was no opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of the Government.

A. There was no opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of the Government.
B. the official machinery
C. the ordinary members
D. the majority
Answer» C. the ordinary members
172.

The clerk wiped the nose of his employer by submitting a false bill and was dismissed from his job.

A. The clerk wiped the nose of his employer by submitting a false bill and was dismissed from his job.
B. Cleaned the nose
C. Cheated
D. Abused
Answer» C. Cheated
173.

The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country.

A. The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country.
B. a personal view
C. a general view
D. a biased view
Answer» C. a general view
174.

The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.

A. The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.
B. project is over
C. decision is made
D. death is inevitable
Answer» C. decision is made
175.

Women should be paid the same as men when they do the same job, for, surely what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

A. Women should be paid the same as men when they do the same job, for, surely what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
B. What is thought suitable pay for a man should also be for a woman
C. Goose and the gender eat the same sauce
D. Both goose and gander should be equally treated
Answer» B. What is thought suitable pay for a man should also be for a woman
176.

As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time.

A. As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time.
B. giving speeches
C. the object of admiration
D. the centre of attraction
Answer» D. the centre of attraction
177.

Mohan always keeps himself to himself

A. Mohan always keeps himself to himself
B. Is too busy
C. Is selfish
D. Is unsociable
Answer» D. Is unsociable
178.

I hope it will not put you out If I am late.

A. I hope it will not put you out If I am late.
B. harm you
C. irritate you
D. please you
Answer» C. irritate you
179.

There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.

A. There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.
B. Impure blood
C. Ill feeling
D. Bloody fights
Answer» C. Ill feeling
180.

Don't thrust your nose into my affairs.

A. Don't thrust your nose into my affairs.
B. Advise me about
C. Be in opposition
D. Deal with
Answer» E.
181.

The prince did not take after the king.

A. The prince did not take after the king.
B. run after
C. follow
D. precede
Answer» E.
182.

There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.

A. There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.
B. rule that is difficult
C. rule that is fat changing
D. rule that cannot be broken or modified
Answer» D. rule that cannot be broken or modified
183.

In his youth, he was practically rolling in money

A. In his youth, he was practically rolling in money
B. Spending more than his income
C. Borrowing money liberally
D. Very rich
Answer» D. Very rich
184.

Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by

A. Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by
B. soon
C. finally
D. gradually
Answer» D. gradually
185.

Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a snake in the grass during the revolution.

A. Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a snake in the grass during the revolution.
B. a secret enemy
C. a treacherous person
D. an unforeseen danger
Answer» B. a secret enemy
186.

When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the long bow.

A. When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the long bow.
B. understate
C. get emotional
D. exaggerate
Answer» D. exaggerate
187.

Do no trust a man who blows his own trumpet

A. Do no trust a man who blows his own trumpet
B. flatters
C. praises others
D. admonishes others
Answer» E.
188.

The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.

A. The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.
B. to be cautious
C. to be on the defensive
D. to take rest
Answer» E.
189.

If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.

A. If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.
B. be unhappy
C. be happy
D. suffer
Answer» D. suffer
190.

The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just a storm in a tea cup.

A. The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just a storm in a tea cup.
B. violent quarrel
C. fuss about a trifle
D. brittle situation
Answer» C. fuss about a trifle
191.

The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.

A. The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.
B. create problems
C. encounter difficulties
D. confuse matters
Answer» C. encounter difficulties
192.

There is no love lost between two neighbours.

A. There is no love lost between two neighbours.
B. close friendship
C. cool indifference
D. intense dislike
Answer» D. intense dislike
193.

He visits the doctor off and on.

A. He visits the doctor off and on.
B. everyday
C. regularly
D. never at all
Answer» E.
194.

I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.

A. I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.
B. talking nonsense
C. talking ignorantly
D. talking irresponsibly
Answer» B. talking nonsense
195.

The case was held over due to the great opposition to it.

A. The case was held over due to the great opposition to it.
B. stopped
C. postponed
D. dropped
Answer» C. postponed
196.

The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat.

A. The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat.
B. had some pain in his heels
C. ran away from the scene
D. confronted the policeman
Answer» C. ran away from the scene
197.

I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator

A. I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator
B. Imagine
C. Give birth
D. Understand
Answer» B. Imagine
198.

In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry.

A. In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry.
B. an impracticable idea
C. an abstract idea
D. out of reach
Answer» E.
199.

I have a bone to pick with you in this matter.

A. I have a bone to pick with you in this matter.
B. Am in agreement
C. Am angry
D. Am indebted
Answer» C. Am angry
200.

His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings.

A. His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings.
B. Careful
C. Considerate
D. Polite
Answer» E.