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Question : 21

Our manager is feared by everyone for he is as hard as nails.

a) powerful

b) unrelenting

c) fearsome

d) strict

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Answer: (b) 

unrelenting

As hard as nails = very tough ; callous, unbending ; hard-hearted ; unforgiving ; inflexible ; strict

Question : 22

He struck several bad patches before he made good.

a) eliminated many difficulties

b) went through many illnesses

c) had many professional difficulties

d) came across bad weather

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Answer: (c) 

had many professional difficulties

Strike several bad patches = to experience a lot of problems in a period of your life

Question : 23

He talked over the matter for an hour but without any result.

a) assessed

b) fought about

c) discussed

d) surveyed

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Answer: (c) 

discussed

Talk over = to exchange thoughts ; to discuss something

Question : 24

Cut a sorry figure

a) Did not stand straight

b) Apologised for his remarks

c) Created a wrong impression

d) Made a poor impression

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Answer: (d) 

Cut a sorry figure = made a poor impression

Look at the sentence : He cut a sorry figure in his outdated jacket.

Question : 25

Bring to light

a) Introduced

b) Revealed

c) Seen

d) Brought to life

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Answer: (b) 

Bring to light = to make new information known to public; reveal.

Look at the sentence : These facts have only just been brought to light

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