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Q1:

2025: 20 May Shift 1

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Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with appropriate expressions from List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Expressions)
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(A) Akhira has a/an ______ so ask her to check the report.	(I) foot the bill
(B) Although others were also responsible for the problem, Alice decided to ______	(II) eye for detail
(C) Choose what you like from the menu - the company is going to ______	(III) on her toes
(D) Having three kids under the age of five keeps Janki ______	(IV) shoulder the blame

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q2:

2025: 20 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Idioms)
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(A) He wants a superior post not to serve people but to	(I) add fuel to the fire
(B) The arrest of the Union head only served to	(II) cut no ice.
(C) He is a miser. To seek donations from him is to	(III) feather his own nest
(D) She pleaded that she was not guilty but her appeals	(IV) flog a dead horse

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

Q3:

2025: 20 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
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(A) To be at loggerheads	(I) To talk in an ambiguous manner
(B) To beat about the bush	(II) To give credit to someone for their good qualities after they have done something wrong
(C) To give the devil his due	(III) To prevent a problem by stopping it as soon as it starts
(D) To nip in the bud	(IV) To disagree strongly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q4:

2025: 19 May Shift 2

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Idioms

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the phrases in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrases)
(A) There was a ______ as the children fetched their colours.	(I) a flicker of emotion
(B) The company's figures are beginning to offer a______ for the future.	(II) touch of sadness
(C) I didn't detect even a ______ in his cold eyes.	(III) glimmer of hope
(D) There was a ______ in her voice as she told us the tragic news.	(IV) flurry of activity

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q5:

2025: 19 May Shift 2

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Idioms

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
(A) Bite the bullet	(I) The next move or decision is yours
(B) Fly off the handle	(II) A very small amount compared to the need
(C) The ball is in your court	(III) To take on a difficult challenge
(D) A drop in the ocean	(IV) To lose one's temper suddenly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q6:

2025: 19 May Shift 2

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Idioms

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Proverbs)	(Meanings)
(A) Discretion is better than valour.	(I) Large and successful things begin in a small, insignificant way.
(B) Don't change horses midstream	(II) It is best to be cautious and not take unnecessary risks.
(C) Great oaks from little acorns grow	(III) Friendly and flattering language can persuade people better than sharp, angry language
(D) Honey catches more flies than vinegar	(IV) Avoid making changes once you have started a project.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q7:

2025: 19 May Shift 2

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Idioms

Medium

Select the correct idiom to fill in the blank in the following sentence: We were talking ______ I was talking about the exams, and you thought I meant the course as a whole.

at cross purposes

to some purpose

in the dark

through our hat

Correct Answer

Option 1,4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q8:

2025: 19 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
(A) Living in an ivory tower	(I) Too young and inexperienced
(B) Achilles' heel	(II) A weak spot through which one can be hurt
(C) Wet behind the ears	(III) Too weak or unreliable to be depended on
(D) A broken reed	(IV) Protected from difficult and unpleasant features of life

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

(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: 19 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom:

He nailed his colours to the mast by writing a newspaper article attacking government policy.

showed his true character

firmly committed himself to his opinion

exposed himself to punitive action

brought recognition to himself

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q10:

2025: 19 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

Select the most suitable option to replace the underlined phrase in the sentence:

Sudhir's mother warned him of his friends who come to him only to enjoy themselves.

fair-weather friends

party friends

bad boys who claim to be friends

good natured friends

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q11:

2025: 19 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

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

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q12:

2025: 16 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms given in List-II

List-I	List-II
Sentences	Idioms
(A) The manager appears to be incharge, but all the important decisions are made by___at the head office in Mumbai.	(I) jumped the gun
(B) He has been____me ever since I was critical about his new book.	(II) the big guns
(C) He ____by thanking the Boss before the awards were announced.	(III) great guns
(D) The school choir team was going____in the inter school competition as they reached the semi finals.	(IV) gunning for

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

(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

Q13:

2025: 16 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) beard the lion in his den	(I) to keep away poverty or hunger
(B) an axe to grind	(II) be badly frightened or surprised
(C) keep the wolf from the door	(III) to confront a dangerous person boldly and openly
(D) jump out of one's skin	(IV) have a personal or selfish reason for being involved in something

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q14:

2025: 16 May Shift 1

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Medium

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

List-I	List-II
Idioms	(Meanings)
(A) to be in hot water	(I) to become angry or upset unexpectedly
(B) to gild the lily	(II) to hide or ignore an issue or problem
(C) to fly off the handle	(III) to over-embellish
(D) to sweep something under the rug	(IV) to be in a difficult or tricky situation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q15:

2025: 15 May Shift 2

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Idioms

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with appropriate idioms from List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Idioms)
(A) You are in a situation where you will need to__________ to stop the rival team from scoring another goal.	(I) work your fingers to the bone
(B) You need to __________ to be able to crack the competitive exam.	(II) have green fingers
(C) Oh, he's__________. He is anxious for all three schemes to do well.	(III) cling by your fingertips
(D) I am sure you __________. Your garden is beautiful.	(IV) got a finger in every pie

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q16:

2025: 15 May Shift 2

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Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Proverbs)	(Meanings)
(A) A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse	(I) Bad actions have worse consequences.
(B) First catch your hare	(II) No point worrying about something before it actually happens
(C) Sow the wind and reap the whirlwind	(III) A slight hint is enough to make someone understand what you mean
(D) Don't meet trouble halfway	(IV) No point in planning what you are going to do with something until you actually have it

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q17:

2025: 15 May Shift 2

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Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
(A) To make a clean breast of	(I) to get rid of everything unnecessary or unwanted.
(B) To be at loggerheads with someone	(II) to hide or ignore a problem or an issue
(C) To sweep something under the carpet	(III) To oppose or resist something firmly
(D) To set one's face against	(IV) To openly confess and admit to something
(E) To make a clean sweep	(V) To quarrel or disagree strongly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q18:

2025: 14 May Shift 2

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Medium

Complete the sentences in List-I with the appropriate idioms from List-II

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Idioms)
(A) I __________when they rang up out of the blue and offered me a job.	(I) was dead on my feet
(B) After a whole day of sightseeing in London, I__________.	(II) was at the end of my tether
(C) I __________when the children's mother arrived home. I would have lost my temper if it had been on my own any longer.	(III) was at a complete loss for words
(D) I'll just have to __________ and hope no one sees I am upset.	(IV) put a brave face to it

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q19:

2025: 14 May Shift 2

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Idioms

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Proverbs)	(Meanings)
(A) Desperate diseases must have desperate remedies	(I) One must never try to harm someone in such a way that it harms themselves.
(B) Fools rush in where angels fear to tread	(II) In a desperate situation, a person grabs at the slightest possibility of assistance, even if it proves futile
(C) Don't cut off your nose to spite your face	(III) Serious situations require serious action
(D) A drowning man will clutch at a straw	(IV) People with little experience often act recklessly.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q20:

2025: 13 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
(A) Break the ice	(I) to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly.
(B) Hit the nail on the head	(II) to endure a pitiful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.
(C) Cost an arm and a leg	(III) to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation.
(D) Bite the bullet	(IV) something very expensive or costly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q21:

2025: 13 May Shift 1

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Easy

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.

accord

coordination

balance

keeping

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q22:

2025: 13 May Shift 1

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Idioms

Medium

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

List-I	List-II
idioms	Meanings
(A) Put one's shoulder to the wheel	(I) Work hard at a task
(B) Throw down the gauntlet	(II) Take up a challenge
(C) Get too big for one's boots	(III) Spend within the limits of what one can afford
(D) Cut one's coat according to one's cloth	(IV) Become very conceited

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (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 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q23:

2025: 13 May Shift 1

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Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms given in List-II

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Idioms)
(A) With the project deadline approaching, the team had to ______ to meet the submission date.	(I) hit the hay
(B) As soon as the fitness trend started, many people decided to ___ and join the new workout class.	(II) burn the midnight oil
(C) Despite the promise of secrecy, Mark couldn't resist the temptation to ______ about the surprise party.	(III) jump on the bandwagon
(D) After a long day at work, I am ready for _____ and get a good night's sleep.	(IV) spill the beans

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) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q24:

2024 Slot #1

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Hard

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) blow the gall	(I) feel unable to deal with something
(B) at the end of your tether	(II) feel terribly ashamed and embarrassed
(C) be full of beans	(III) divulge a secret
(D) want to curl up and die	(IV) be full of energy

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

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q25:

2023: 2 July Shift 3

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Medium

Match the Idioms in List I with their appropriate meaning in List II:

LIST I		LIST II
A. bite and dust	I.	extremely severe law
B. assume airs	II.	be defeated
C. dig the grave	III.	to destroy
D. Draconian Law	IV.	pretend superiority

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q26:

2023: 2 July Shift 3

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Medium

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

LIST I		LIST II
A. bone of contention	I.	close co-operation
B. under the weather	II.	move on from a fight
C. in cahoots	III.	cause of quarrel
D. bury the hatchet	IV.	slightly unwell

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q27:

2023: 23 June Shift 3

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Idioms

Medium

From the following options, choose the option with the correct use of the plural verb:

As I entered the conference hall, I hanged the conspiracy.

As I entered the conference hall, I got the hang of the conspiracy.

As I entered the conference hall, I got the conspiracy hanged.

As I entered the conference hall, I got the hang out of the conspiracy.

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q28:

2023: 23 June Shift 3

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Idioms

Medium

List - I	List - II
(A) Under a cloud	(I) Peaceful period
(B) Moot point	(II) A concise view
(C) Halcyon days	(III) In a suspicious position
(D) Bird's eye view	(IV) Debatable or undecided

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q29:

2023: 23 June Shift 3

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Idioms

Medium

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom:

Most of the political parties pay lip service to the plight of the poor.

pay no attention

blame each other

pretend to regard

to pay clearly

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q30:

2023: 23 June Shift 2

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Idioms

Medium

Fill in the blank with suitable Idioms choose the appropriate option.

Careless students often have to _________ during the Exams

Cry for the moon

Clip one's wings

Cry over spilt milk

Close share

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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