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Question : 26

The trial made a mockery of justice.

a) people mocked at the judgement

b) it was a mock trial

c) there was no serious outcome

d) made the system look ridiculous

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Answer: (c)

Make a mockery of something : to make something seem ridiculous or useless.

⇒ The film made a mockery of a serious illness.

The best option is there was no serious outcome

Question : 27

His recent statement is an about turn.

a) a good announcement

b) a declaration of war

c) complete change of opinion

d) a bold statement

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Answer: (c) 

an about turn : a complete change of opinion, plan or behaviour etc.

⇒ The government did an about turn over nuclear energy.

The best option is complete change of opinion.

Question : 28

When he left he was extremely disappointed. I think he’s gone for good.

a) to seek good fortune

b) to a good place

c) to a foreign country

d) permanently

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Answer: (d) 

for good : permanently

⇒ This time she’s leaving for good.

The best option is permanently

Question : 29

to grease the palm

a) to rub oil on the hand

b) to lubricate the machine parts

c) to bribe

d) to cut the tree

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Answer: (c) 

to grease the palm : to give somebody money in order to persuade them to do something dishonest; bribe.

⇒ Some of those candidates spent money greasing the palms of local political bosses.

The best option is to bribe

Question : 30

You find a black sheep in every community.

a) one who does not co–operate

b) person with bad reputation

c) one who lives the life of shame

d) one who is always doing wrong

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Answer: (b)

black sheep : a person who is considered bad or embarrassing.

⇒ He is the black sheep of the family.

The best option is person with bad reputation

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