idioms and phrases Model Questions & Answers, Practice Test for ibps so prelims 2023

Answer: (b)

The sentence sounds grammatically incorrect as 'have seen him' should not be followed by the adverb 'last'. Use of has/have twice in a sentence is unnecessary. Hence, the most appropriate part is '. Since I saw him last'. Option (c) .

Answer: (d)

In general speaking, we use the word denied with charge. Denial means to outright reject something completely without leaving any scope for acceptance. So the accused is completely rejecting the accusation. Refuse means not accepting which is not appropriate here. Rebut means overthrow by argument.

Answer: (c)

A basic grammar rule requires not to follow 'to' after using told as it already implies said to. Rest everything is correct making option (a) the correct choice.

Answer: (c)

'….. why she wants to see him' is the correct option.

Answer: (a)

This statement provides a hypothetical statement. This is best conveyed through the word 'could' suggesting the willingness to sing but the incapacity to do the same. Hence, option (b) .