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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 : 26

He has a very nice manner, but you would better take what he says with a grain of salt.

a) to criticise

b) to talk sensibly

c) to complement

d) to listen to something with considerable doubt

Answer: (d)

Question : 27

Many young artists were dropping names at the party to impress the gathering.

a) hinting at high connections

b) using pet names

c) talking informally

d) talking proudly about their family members

Answer: (a)

Question : 28

The passing of anti-defection law struck a chill to the heart of every opportunistic legislator.

a) aroused fear

b) caused relief

c) awakened bitterness

d) caused anger

Answer: (a)

Question : 29

Since you couldn’t accept a timely warning, it's no use repenting now. Why cry over spilt milk?

a) cry needlessly

b) to regret uselessly

c) feel guilty of

d) cry over irreparable loss

Answer: (b)

Question : 30

To make one's blood boil

a) to get excited

b) to develop fever

c) to make someone nervous

d) to make somebody furious

Answer: (d)

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