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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it. Wild goose chase
Options
A. An admirable enterprise
B. An honest effort
C. A foolish, unprofitable adventure
D. A powerful effort

Correct Answer

A foolish, unprofitable adventure

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1. The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. The revolting players and the game's administrators held _____ discussions to resolve the payment dispute.
Options
A. unnecessary
B. obligatory
C. preliminary
D. silent

2. The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. The boys were _____ to hear that we were going to build a bridge.
Options
A. delight
B. delights
C. delighted
D. delighting

3. The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. The director congratulated Mr. Varma _____ his success.
Options
A. on
B. for
C. at
D. about

4. In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option. If you turn the corner, (A) / you will found a house (B) / built of stone. (C) / No Error (D)
Options
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

5. In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option. One (A) / should keep (B) / his word. (C) / No Error (D)
Options
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

6. 86.In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it. Smell a rat
Options
A. Detect bad smell
B. Suspect a trick or deceit
C. Misunderstand
D. See hidden meaning

7. In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it. A live wire
Options
A. Industrious and brilliant
B. Lively and active
C. Sincere and intelligent
D. Sincere and efficient

8. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it. The ceremony of crowning a sovereign
Options
A. Felicitation
B. Promotion
C. Coronation
D. Installation

9. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it. One who tends to patronize, rebuff or ignore people regarded as social inferiors and imitate, admire people regarded as social superiors
Options
A. Snob
B. Fob
C. Dandy
D. Freak

10. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it. A room where dead bodies are kept until burial
Options
A. Grave
B. Cemetery
C. Mortuary
D. Pyre

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