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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 : 31

to smell a rat

a) to chase a rat

b) to see a rat

c) to be suspicious

d) to smell foul

Answer: (c)

Question : 32

to keep under wraps means to keep something

a) unpacked

b) protected

c) secret

d) covered

Answer: (c)

Question : 33

As usual he is blowing his own trumpet.

a) praising himself

b) playing a tune on the trumpet

c) praising himself and others

d) refusing to use anybody else's trumpet

Answer: (a)

Question : 34

To look down one's nose

a) to Insult in the presence of others

b) to retaliate

c) to regard with contempt

d) to show anger

Answer: (c)

Question : 35

to feather one's nest

a) to profit in a dishonest way

b) something that lasts for a short time

c) None of the above

d) to make a residential house

Answer: (a)

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