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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 : The young engineer was hauled up for spilling the beans about the new project to the competitor.

(a) revealing the information indiscreetly

(b) hiding the details

(c) spoiling the plans

(d) suppressing the information

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (a)

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Question : 1

to call a spade a spade

a) to be rude

b) to be sly

c) to be diplomatic

d) to be frank

Answer: (d)

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 : 2

Students must learn to keep their belongings in apple-pie order.

a) in perfect order

b) ordering for apple pie

c) arranging apples neatly

d) orderly preparation of apple pie

Answer: (a)

in apple-pie order : incomplete order; in perfect order

I always put my table in apple-pie order before leaving.

The best option is in perfect order

Question : 3

For this act of indifference he will be taken to task by the authority.

a) rewarded

b) tender his resignation

c) entrusted with an official job.

d) get an official reprimand

Answer: (d)

taken to task : punished

The teacher took Shalu to task for her misbehaviour.

The best option is get, an official reprimand

Question : 4

When the Principal was entering the class, all my friends quietly disappeared, leaving me alone to face the music.

a) to bear the criticism

b) to enter into the class

c) to listen to a favourable comment

d) to listen to him

Answer: (a)

Question : 5

I had to pull strings to put up a good show.

a) use the instrument

b) use personal influence

c) play a song

d) play music

Answer: (b)

Question : 6

In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government, has decided not to give in.

a) oblige

b) yield

c) conform

d) accede

Answer: (b)

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