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Question
The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family
proved a rift in the lute
.
Options
A. caused unnecessary worries
B. brought about disharmony
C. caused a pleasant atmosphere
D. brought about a disciplined atmosphere
Correct Answer
brought about disharmony
Idioms and Phrases problems
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1. Pt. Nehru was
born with a silver spoon in his mouth
.
Options
A. born in a middle class family
B. born in a wealthy family
C. born in a royal family
D. born in a family of nationalists
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Correct Answer: born in a wealthy family
2. The
die is cast
and now let us hope for the best.
Options
A. project is over
B. decision is made
C. death is inevitable
D. cloth has been dyed
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Correct Answer: decision is made
3. He is always
picking holes in every
project.
Options
A. creating problems in
B. finding fault with
C. suggesting improvement in
D. asking irrelevant questions on
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Correct Answer: finding fault with
4. My father
strained every nerve
to enable me to get settled in life.
Options
A. worked very hard
B. spent a huge amount
C. tried all tricks
D. bribed several persons
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Correct Answer: worked very hard
5. My car
broke down
on way to the railway station.
Options
A. stopped
B. met with an accident
C. ran out of petrol
D. failed to work
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Correct Answer: stopped
6. The prince did not
take after
the king.
Options
A. run after
B. follow
C. precede
D. resemble
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Correct Answer: resemble
7. Don't lose patience, things will improve
by and by
Options
A. soon
B. finally
C. gradually
D. unexpectedly
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Correct Answer: gradually
8. Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only
crocodile tears
.
Options
A. Pretended sorrow
B. Tears a crocodile
C. A weeping crocodile
D. Mild regret
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Correct Answer: Pretended sorrow
9. The P.M has
pulled up
Orissa partymen.
Options
A. elevated
B. rewarded
C. punished
D. reprimanded
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Correct Answer: reprimanded
10. He
did me a good turn
by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.
Options
A. returned my kindness
B. did an act of kindness
C. improved my prospects
D. became suddenly good
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Correct Answer: did an act of kindness
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