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  • Question
  • The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.


  • Options
  • A. took no pains
  • B. did very irrelevant things
  • C. resorted to illegitimate practices
  • D. used all available means

  • Correct Answer
  • used all available means 


  • Idioms and Phrases problems


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    • 1. Rohit has bitten off more than he chew.

    • Options
    • A. Is trying to do much
    • B. Is very greedy
    • C. Is always hungry
    • D. Has little regard for others
    • Discuss
    • 2. His speech went down well with the majority of the audience.

    • Options
    • A. found acceptance with
    • B. was attentively listened to by
    • C. was appreciated by
    • D. was applauded by
    • Discuss
    • 3. The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal did not bring to light any startling facts.

    • Options
    • A. Prove
    • B. Probe
    • C. Highlight
    • D. Disclose
    • Discuss
    • 4. The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronunciation of the new teacher.

    • Options
    • A. remain silent
    • B. remain serious
    • C. remain mute
    • D. remain disturbed
    • Discuss
    • 5. Harassed by repeated acts of injustice. he decided to put his foot down.

    • Options
    • A. not to yield
    • B. resign
    • C. to accept the proposal unconditionally
    • D. withdraw
    • Discuss
    • 6. The authorities took him to task for his negligence.

    • Options
    • A. gave him additional work
    • B. suspended his assignment
    • C. reprimanded him
    • D. forced him to resign
    • Discuss
    • 7. In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.

    • Options
    • A. accede
    • B. yield
    • C. oblige
    • D. confirm
    • Discuss
    • 8. Their business is now on its last legs.

    • Options
    • A. About to fructify
    • B. About to perish
    • C. About to produce results
    • D. About to take off
    • Discuss
    • 9. He went back on his promise to vote for me.

    • Options
    • A. withdrew
    • B. forgot
    • C. reinforced
    • D. supported
    • Discuss
    • 10. The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.

    • Options
    • A. became desperate
    • B. ran about wildly
    • C. become annoyed
    • D. felt disgusted
    • Discuss


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