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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

To shed crocodile tears

a) to grieve seriously

b) to pretend grief

c) to mock something

d) to weep profusely

Answer: (b)

Question : 2

The car broke down just as it reached the edge of a cliff. It was indeed a close shave.

a) narrow escape from danger

b) very risky

c) to be happy

d) to share one’s brand

Answer: (a)

Question : 3

He amassed his wealth through sharp practices.

a) Intelligent decisions

b) illegal means

c) quick decisions

d) dishonest means

Answer: (d)

Question : 4

The village headman pretends to be a good Samaritan.

a) a citizen of Samaria

b) a helpful person

c) a law-abiding citizen

d) a religious person

Answer: (b)

Question : 5

to have something up one's sleeves

a) having an ambitious plan

b) having an Important project

c) having a secret plan

d) having a practical plan

Answer: (c)

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