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Q1:

2025: 3 June Shift 2

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Idioms

Medium

Choose the most appropriate word/phrase to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

A ______ means a foolish and futile act of finding something.

googled

wild-goose chase

frantic search

planned hunt

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q2:

2025: 3 June Shift 2

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Medium

Match the Idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Black and blue	(I) Unpleasant fact to be accepted
(B) Blow one's own trumpet	(II) Full of bruises
(C) Ball of fire	(III) To praise oneself
(D) Bitter pill to swallow	(IV) Active and energetic

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q3:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Idioms

Easy

From the given options, select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

The athlete's career took a dramatic___________ after her record-breaking performance.

close call

lasting impression

downward spiral

upward trajectory

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q4:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

Select the idiom that best fits the meaning implied in the given sentence:

During the meeting, her casual and thoughtless remarks deeply annoyed and irritated her colleagues.

keep someone at bay

rub someone up the wrong way

have it out with someone

be at loggerheads with others

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q5:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

Match the sentences in List-I with the suitable proverbs given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Proverbs)
(A) Anil invested in high risk ventures and suffered major losses when some of them failed.	(I) He who pays the piper calls the tune
(B) Anuj is convinced that he will top the exam and has already planned a celebration, though there are a few brilliant students who stand a fair chance at topping.	(II) You cannot make bricks without straw.
(C) Mr. Srinivasan is funding the entire project of the over-bridge, and he has asked to see the detailed plans for it, which seems reasonable.	(III) If you play with fire, you get burnt
(D) Advising these poverty-stricken mothers to eat a nutritious diet is unfair as all their money goes into feeding and clothing their children.	(IV) There's many a slip betwixt the cup and the lip

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q6:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Medium

Match the underlined and highlighted segments in List-I with the corresponding idioms in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Idioms)
(A) I think there's a reason she's not telling us about that letter she sent to the boss.	(I) at the receiving end
(B) She's an awful boss to work for. The employees have to do what she wants whenever she wants, eight hours a day, seven days a week.	(II) hidden agenda
(C) He has had to take a lot of criticism from the press in recent weeks.	(III) left to my own device
(D) I don't want someone telling me what to do all the time. I'd rather be allowed to make my own decisions about how to do things.	(IV) at someone's beck and call

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q7:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Idioms

Easy

Identify the correct meaning of the given idiom from the given options:

'Mind your Ps & Qs'

To be afraid of doing wrong

To be very careful with our actions and expressions

To finish or complete a project

To love our neighbours

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q8:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Medium

Fill in the phrases given in List-I in the blanks given in the List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Phrases)	(Sentences)
(A) by dint of	(I) ______ avoid litigation, he accepted the settlement money offered to him.
(B) In order to	(II) Fighting______his country in the war, he achieved martyrdom.
(C) On behalf of	(III) Radha succeeded _____ perseverance and hard work.
(D) In lieu of	(IV) Sameer accepted the car ________ his claimed money.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q9:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Idioms

Easy

Choose the appropriate proverb to complete the sentence:

Aruna refused to rush into a decision, believing in the saying, ______.

A leopard never changes its spots

Too many cooks spoil the broth

The early bird catches the worm

Look before you leap

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q10:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Idioms

Medium

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:

The new law was introduced __ increasing concerns about public safety.

by way of

in accordance with

in the light of

on behalf of

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q11:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Idioms

Medium

Match the phrases in the List-I with their appropriate meanings in the List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Phrases)	(Meanings)
(A) Bad mouth	(I) Softening the expression
(B) In the soup	(II) Straight forward talking
(C) Call a spade a spade	(III) In trouble
(D) Sugar coating	(IV) Insult and criticise

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q12:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Idioms

Medium

Choose the correct idiom to fill in the blank:

Despite losing the match, he told himself to ______ and try again next time.

break the ice

keep a stiff upper lip

turn a blind eye

spill the beans

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q13:

2025: 2 June Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

Match the Idioms given in List-I with the Meanings given in List-II:**

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Add fuel to the fire	(I) To take credit for someone else's idea or work
(B) Throw caution to the wind	(II) To worsen an already bad situation
(C) Kill two birds with one stone	(III) To act without considering the risks
(D) Steal someone's thunder	(IV) To achieve two goals with one action

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q14:

2025: 2 June Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

Match the proverbs in List-I with the proverbs opposite in meaning in List-II:**

List-I (Proverbs)	List-II (Opposite Proverbs)
(A) Many hands make work light.	(I) He who hesitates is lost.
(B) Look before you leap.	(II) Actions speak louder than words.
(C) Out of sight, out of mind.	(III) Too many cooks spoil the broth.
(D) The pen is mightier than the sword.	(IV) Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q15:

2025: 2 June Shift 1

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Idioms

Easy

Match the proverbs in List-I with the meanings in List-II:**

List-I (Proverbs)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) An apple a day keeps the doctor away	(I) Take advantage of opportunities.
(B) When in Rome, do as the Romans do.	(II) Other people's situations seem better than your own
(C) Make hay while the sun shines.	(III) Taking care of health prevents illness.
(D) The grass is always greener on the other side.	(IV) Adapt to local customs and practices.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV) (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q16:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Easy

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom from the options given below:

Despite all the difficulties, she never gave up because she believed that ______.

a penny for your thoughts

hit the nail on the head

every cloud has a silver lining

burn the midnight oil

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q17:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Easy

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

List-I	List-II
(Proverbs)	(Meanings)
(A) At the drop of a hat	(I) Very rarely
(B) Cost an arm and a leg	(II) Immediately, without hesitation
(C) Let the cat out of the bag	(III) Very expensive
(D) Once in a blue moon	(IV) Reveal a secret

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q18:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Medium

Match the Idioms given in List I with their meanings given in List II

List I	List II
Idioms	Meanings
(A) Build castles in the air	(I) To assume success too soon
(B) Count your chickens before they are hatched	(II) To be very careful in a sensitive situation
(C) Walk on eggshells	(III) To go against popular opinion
(D) Swim against the tide	(IV) To have unrealistic dreams

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q19:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

Complete the following sentences with the correct option given below:

Rohit used to live in Chennai at the same time when I was there too. I am sure that was where our _______.

minds had crossed

footpaths had crossed

paths had crossed

cars had crossed

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q20:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom from the options given below:

'To meet one's waterloo'

To fall into a well

Have a watery grave

To experience a decisive or final defeat

To have an important meeting

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q21:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Easy

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

List-I	List-II
(Proverbs)	(Meanings)
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(A) No pain, no gains	(I) no single person can do anything
(B) One flower makes no garland	(II) a bad experience makes you wary
(C) Birds of a feather flock together	(III) without putting in effort, one doesn't achieve anything
(D) Once bitten, twice shy	(IV) people with the same intentions stay together

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q22:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Medium

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence given below:

I am sure that Pooja will participate and win the annual debate as she has __________.

the first leg

the gift of the gab

the going rate

the golden rule

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q23:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
---	---
(A) At the eleventh hour	(I) to ingratiate oneself with someone by obedient behaviour
(B)To burn one's boats	(II) contribute one's share in a joint activity
(C)To curry favours	(III) work at the last minute
(D) Chip in	(IV) point of no return

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q24:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

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Medium

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the most appropriate phrases from List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrases)
(A) He always ______ at the time of need.	(I) up in
(B) Their idea is still ______ the air.	(II) nail on the head
(C) The team worked ______ to finish the project.	(III) backs out
(D) She hit the ______ with her observation.	(IV) round the clock

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q25:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

One genuine friend is better than a hundred __________ friends.

fair-deal

fair-weather

far cry

see through

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q26:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

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Easy

Choose the phrase that completes the given idiom:

It is wisely said, "_________ gathers no moss."

A sleeping dog

A rolling stone

A flying bird

An empty vessel

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q27:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

Match the sentences in List-I with the proverbs given in List-II:

List-1	List-II
(Sentences)	(Proverbs)
(A) Sameer got up and started getting ready for work, not realising that he had retired.	(I) Procrastination is the thief of time.
(B) Aruna got her hair cut very badly at the local hairdresser and vowed never to go there again.	(II) Silence means consent
(C) It is better to complete your assignment today than to keep putting it off and spend time worrying about it.	(III) Once bitten, twice shy
(D) You should have denied the whole thing; now they will think you are guilty.	(IV) Old habits die hard

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q28:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

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Medium

Match the idioms in list-I with their meanings in list II:

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
(A) To face the music	(I) to incite people
(B) To fan the flames	(II) To accept the consequences
(C) In the doldrums	(III) To take seriously
(D)To take to heart	(IV) In trouble

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (II), (B) (III), (C) (I), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q29:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

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Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom from the options given below:

Ravi is ______ on getting the much coveted job.

on the fence

under the weather

over the moon

barking up the wrong tree

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q30:

2025: 28 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

Match the Idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Phrasal Verbs)	(Meanings)
(A) apple of someone's eye	(I) make an unenthusiastic attempt
(B) put all your eggs in one basket	(II) a person greatly loved by someone
(C) go through the motions	(III) to admire greatly and be influenced by someone
(D) sit at someone's feet	(IV) depend entirely on the success of one plan

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

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