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Directions:

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

Question : 11

His frequent journeys are telling upon his health.

a) improving

b) informing

c) affecting

d) threatening

Answer: (c)

telling : showing effectively; having strong effect.

His sleepless nights are telling upon his performance.

The best option is affecting

Directions:

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

Question : 12

My close friend got the sack from his first job recently.

a) was demoted from

b) got rid of

c) was dismissed from

d) resigned

Answer: (c)

Question : 13

to put Up with

a) to understand

b) to adjust

c) to tolerate

d) to accommodate

Answer: (c)

Question : 14

The party high command wanted to stave off an open battle.

a) allow it to take its own course

b) wait and see

c) prevent

d) postpone

Answer: (d)

Question : 15

In high spirits

a) under the Influence of liquor

b) under tremendous stress

c) mentally deranged

d) full of hope and enthusiasm

Answer: (d)

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