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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

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Questions : Teething problems

(a) Problems at the start of a new project

(b) Problem of having good dentist

(c) Oral problems

(d) Problems for quite a long time in adjusting in the new place

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (a)

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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.

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Question : 1

He knows how to break in horses.

a) tend

b) train

c) force

d) rear

Answer: (b)

break in : to train somebody/ something in something new that he must do.

The young horse was not yet broken in (trained to carry a rider).

The best option is train

Question : 2

My uncle’s business has gone to the dogs.

a) is dead

b) is sick

c) is angry

d) is ruined

Answer: (d)

go to the dogs : to go into a very bad state ; ruin.

This firm has gone to the dogs since the new management took over.

The best option is is ruined

Question : 3

Sheila’s tall tales have no meaning.

a) greed

b) boasting

c) pride

d) jealousy

Answer: (b)

tall tales : something that a person talks about in a very proud way ; boasting.

My uncle claims that he was raised in a drainage ditch, but it’s just another of his tall tales.

The best option is boasting

Question : 4

To make amends

a) To feel guilty for something you have not done

b) To make flimsy excuses

c) To make new friends

d) To compensate

Answer: (d)

Question : 5

To chip on his shoulder

a) Wearing your battle scars like medals

b) Uniform decorated with stars and medals

c) Holding a grudge or grievance that readily provokes a fight

d) To have huge responsibilities on one’s shoulders

Answer: (c)

‘To chip on his shoulder’ — Holding a grudge or grievance that readily provokes a fight.

Question : 6

Give somebody a ring

a) Inform about the death of a loved one

b) Trap somebody in a difficult relationship

c) Propos e marriage

d) Call someone on the telephone

Answer: (d)

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