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Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Question : 1

The students wanted a holiday, but the Principal put his foot down and said, ‘No’.

a) stepped out

b) kicked them

c) came downstairs

d) asserted his authority

Answer: (d)

Question : 2

It is clear that the ideas of both reformers ran in the same groove.

a) moved in harmony

b) clashed with each other

c) moved in different

d) promoted each other

Answer: (a)

Question : 3

Those who work by fits and starts seldom show good results.

a) irregularly

b) disinterestedly

c) regularly

d) rarely

Answer: (a)

Question : 4

The new manager thought that he would give employees enough rope for the first six months after which he would check the work done himself.

a) all the material they needed

b) sufficient advice

c) enough freedom for action

d) many directives and orders

Answer: (c)

Question : 5

Do not lose your head when faced with a difficult situation.

a) panic

b) neglect anything

c) get jealous

d) forget anything

Answer: (a)

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