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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 as your answer.

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Questions : I hope to talk him over to our view.

(a) analyze

(b) convince

(c) support

(d) oppose

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (b)

to talk him over : to discuss something thoroughly, especially in order to reach an agreement or make a decision

We talked them over to our point of view.

The best option is convince

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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 : 1

To shed crocodile tears

a) to grieve seriously

b) to pretend grief

c) to mock something

d) to weep profusely

Answer: (b)

Question : 2

The car broke down just as it reached the edge of a cliff. It was indeed a close shave.

a) narrow escape from danger

b) very risky

c) to be happy

d) to share one’s brand

Answer: (a)

Question : 3

He amassed his wealth through sharp practices.

a) Intelligent decisions

b) illegal means

c) quick decisions

d) dishonest means

Answer: (d)

Question : 4

Sarala is always ready to eat anyone’s salt.

a) to cook tasty dishes

b) an infectious disease

c) to deceive someone

d) to be one’s guest

Answer: (d)

eat anyone’s salt : to be anyone’s guest

When you are eating someone’s salt, you can help him around the house.

The best option is to be one’s guest.

Question : 5

Reena is a kind of person who wears her heart on her sleeve.

a) expresses her emotions caringly

b) suppresses her emotions openly

c) suppresses her excitement sparingly

d) expresses her emotions freely

Answer: (d)

wears her heart on her sleeve : to allow your feelings to be seen by other people

As she wears her heart on her sleeve, it is easy to hurt her feelings.

The best option is expresses her emotions freely.

Question : 6

Fresh out of college, Ram found it difficult to get a job as he was wet behind the ears.

a) inexperienced

b) unhealthy

c) irresponsible

d) unsuitable

Answer: (a)

wet behind the ears : young and without experience; naive

Chandu is too young to take on a job. He is still wet behind the ears.

The best option is inexperienced.

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