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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 : 36

When trade was brisk, he worked hard and made his fortune he believes in making hay while the sun shines.

a) earning money at the cost of others

b) earning money through dishonest means

c) taking advantage of the inflationary trends

d) taking advantage of a favourable opportunity

Answer: (d)

Question : 37

There was a job for me to cut my teeth on.

a) to sharpen my wits

b) to try

c) to earn a decent salary

d) to gain experience

Answer: (d)

Question : 38

Even though the new clerk was given a difficult task, he remained cool as a cucumber.

a) was happy

b) caught cold

c) was scared

d) not nervous or emotional

Answer: (d)

Question : 39

He and his friend are sailing in the same boat.

a) being in the same difficult situation

b) sharing the financial and social condition

c) getting rid of the difficult situation

d) sailing together in the same boat

Answer: (a)

Question : 40

He works in fits and starts.

a) in high spirits

b) irregularly

c) enthusiastically

d) consistently

Answer: (b)

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