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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 : 16

Unless you grease his palms he will not do your work.

a) beat him

b) flatter him

c) bribe him

d) talk to him

Answer: (c)

Question : 17

To add fuel to the fire

a) to bring matters to a conclusion

b) to cause additional anger

c) to start a revolt

d) to make matters bright

Answer: (b)

Question : 18

A few days before his death, he made a clean breast of everything.

a) suffered

b) took off his shirt

c) spoke ill

d) confessed

Answer: (d)

Question : 19

a red letter day

a) an important or joyful occasion in one’s life

b) a sorrowful day in one’s life

c) both a dangerous and sorrowful day in one’s life

d) a dangerous day in one’s life

Answer: (a)

Question : 20

ins and outs

a) tactical moves

b) full details

c) complexity of character

d) entry and exit points

Answer: (b)

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