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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase. I hope you pardon my French that I used during the serious and intense discussion we were having yesterday.
Options- A. Excuse my use of incorrect French
- B. Excuse my inappropriate language
- C. Excuse my untidiness
- D. Excuse my behaviour
- Correct Answer
- Excuse my inappropriate language
ExplanationThe phrase ?pardon my French? is usually used humorously to denote an excuse for using taboo words or inappropriate words. The above sentence speaks of a person asking another person to excuse him for using inappropriate language during their discussion. Out of the given option, option 2 is correct.
- 1. What plaything was invented by Joe McVicker in 1956?
Options- A. Silly Putty
- B. Etch-A-Sketch
- C. Lite-Brite
- D. Play-Doh Discuss
- 2. The hazards of radiation belts include
Options- A. deterioration of electronic circuits
- B. damage of solar cells of spacecraft
- C. adverse effect on living organisms
- D. All of the above Discuss
- 3. The humidity of the air depends upon
Options- A. temperature
- B. location
- C. weather
- D. All of the above Discuss
- 4. Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) was established in
Options- A. 1958
- B. 1957
- C. 1956
- D. 1955 Discuss
- 5. Todar Mal was associated with
Options- A. music
- B. literature
- C. finance
- D. law Discuss
- 6. The three recognized major fishing grounds of the world are located in the
Options- A. northern hemisphere only
- B. southern hemisphere only
- C. two in the southern hemisphere only and one in the northern hemisphere
- D. one in the southern hemisphere only and two in the northern hemisphere Discuss
- 7. The important mountains of Europe include
Options- A. Andes, Alps, Pyrenees
- B. Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees, Apennines
- C. Alps, Himalayas, Rock mountains
- D. None of the above Discuss
- 8. Who had a torrid time with Lancashire in 2000?
Options- A. Sachin Tendulkar
- B. Nayan Mongia
- C. Javagal Srinath
- D. Saurav Ganguly Discuss
- 9. The higher the wind speed and the longer the fetch or distance of open water across which the wind blows and waves travel, the ____ waves and the ____ energy they process.
Options- A. larger, more
- B. larger, less
- C. smaller, more
- D. smaller, less Discuss
- 10. Under the Government of India, Provincial Legislatures consisted of two chambers, except in the case of
Options- A. Assam
- B. Bihar
- C. Madras
- D. Punjab Discuss
More questions
Correct Answer: Play-Doh
Explanation:
The stuff was originally intended to be wallpaper cleaner! (I used to eat this as a child)
Correct Answer: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Correct Answer: 1957
Correct Answer: finance
Explanation:
Raja Todar Mal was the Finance Minister of the Mughal empire during Akbar's reign. He was one of the Navaratnas in Akbar's durbar.
Correct Answer: northern hemisphere only
Correct Answer: Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees, Apennines
Correct Answer: Saurav Ganguly
Explanation:
Saurav was signed as a replacement for wizard of off spin, Muttiah Muralitharan.
Correct Answer: larger, more
Correct Answer: Punjab
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