Complete the sentences given in List-I with the correct idioms given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Idioms)
(A) By the time he was 34, he had learnt_______ of the jewellery business.	(I) rooted in
(B) They've started selling home-made pickles, and the money is just_____	(II) take root
(C) The idea of starting up his own library began to_____.	(III) the ropes
(D) His difficulties are ____his lack of education.	(IV) rolling in

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Choose the most appropriate idiom to complete the sentence:

The demand of inquiry into his conduct is just a ____ as there is no truth in it.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence:

His salary is in ________ with the amount of work he does.

Match the proverbs given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II

List-I	List-II
(Proverbs)	(Meanings)
(A) A drowning man will catch at a straw	(I) Solving a small problem early, prevents bigger ones
(B) Don't put all your eggs in one basket	(II) When in trouble, trying all possible means of escape.
(C) Fools rush in where angels fear to tread	(III) Avoid depending entirely on one resource or plan.
(D) A stitch in time saves nine	(IV) Unwise people take risks that careful people avoid.

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Read the given sentences carefully. Choose the options that demonstrate correct usage of the underlined idioms:-

(A) The global economy has been in the doldrums ever since armed conflicts began on multiple fronts.

(B) Being up with the lark always leaves me in a foul mood as I am a morning person.

(C) Accessibility to artificial intelligence and large language models has led to the unfortunate practice of students copying lock, stock and barrel from them, rather than doing their own research.

(D) Bureaucrats and politicians who indulge in unethical practices such as corruption do justice to their positions.

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Match the idioms in List-I with their appropriate meanings in List-II

	LIST-I (IDIOMS)		LIST-II (MEANINGS)
A.	Black and blue	I.	Sudden or unexpected shock
B.	Bolt from the blue	II.	To be the first to do something
C.	Blaze a trial	III.	To beat mercilessly
D.	Blue blood	IV.	Belong to the royal family

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Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II

List-I	List-II
(A) The road to hell is paved with good intentions	(I) doing many things at a time
(B) Even Homer sometimes nods	(II) being optimistic is man's nature
(C) Have too many irons in the fire	(III) the most gifted ones are also not at their best all the time
(D) Hope springs eternal in the human breast	(IV) to be counted, good thoughts require meaningful action

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