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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 criminal was pardoned at the eleventh hour just as the was about to be hanged.

(a) at the very last moment

(b) suddenly

(c) at midnight

(d) at eleven o’ clock

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (a)

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In each of 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.

Question : 1

carry out

a) continue

b) complete something

c) to take in

d) bring

Answer: (b)

carry out : to do and complete a task.

Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient.

The best option is complete something

Question : 2

I have taken fancy to this car.

a) revised

b) developed liking for

c) improved

d) given imaginative touches

Answer: (b)

take fancy : to attract or please somebody; to start liking somebody/something often without an obvious reason.

She’s got enough money to buy whatever takes her fancy.

The best option is developed liking for

Question : 3

He beats about the bush.

a) talks continuously

b) speak well

c) does not talk specifically

d) talks sensibly

Answer: (c)

beat about the bush : to talk about something for a long time without coming to the main point.

Stop beating about the bush and tell me what you want.

The best option is does not talk specifically.

Question : 4

By opposing his proposal he fell foul of him.

a) agreed with

b) felt annoyed with

c) got into trouble with

d) quarrel with

Answer: (c)

Question : 5

If he phones again, I am going to give him a piece of my mind.

a) To reprimand him

b) To take revenge on him

c) To support him

d) To be nice to him

Answer: (a)

Question : 6

a damp squib

a) a skirt in a laundry

b) a disappointing result

c) None of the above

d) rainy weather

Answer: (b)

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