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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.

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Questions : To make a mountain of a molehill

(a) to get into trouble

(b) to give great importance to little things

(c) to see a thing with prejudiced mind

(d) to make advantage of a small thing

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (b)

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Question : 1

I knew he had an axe to grind and turned down his offer of help.

a) a private interest to serve

b) a sharp tongue

c) a tendency to fight

d) a blunt axe

Answer: (a)

Question : 2

To go scot-free

a) to escape without punishment

b) to get something free

c) to save tax

d) to walk like a native of Scotland

Answer: (a)

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.

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Question : 3

The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack.

a) difficult

b) careless

c) kind

d) generous

Answer: (a)

a hard nut to crack : a difficult situation or problem to deal with.

A company whose product has sold well in the states may find the European market a tougher nut to crack.

The best option is difficult

Question : 4

The possession of Jerusalem Is a bone of contention between Israel and Palestine.

a) a subject of dispute

b) a subject of trade

c) a subject of exports

d) a subject of peace

Answer: (a)

Question : 5

In the securities scam, the national credibility was at stake.

a) in danger

b) under pressure

c) challenged

d) on trial

Answer: (a)

Question : 6

Hand In glove

a) critical

b) non-cooperative

c) on bad terms

d) in close relationship

Answer: (d)

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