Sentences Test 18

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Question 1
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Choose the option that best fills in the blank in the given sentence to complete it logically and correctly:

He had an ace in his sleeve for times just like this.

A
ace under his sleeve

B
ace in his sleeve

C
ace up his sleeve

D
ace on his sleeve

Solution

The answer must be a correct idiomatic expression of the English language.
Option C is correct. 'Ace up his sleeve' means 'A surprise or secret advantage'. Thus, we can say 'he had a secret advantage for times like this'.
Options A, B and D are not correct idiomatic expressions.
Question 2
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Choose the option that replaces the phrase in quotes with the correct idiomatic expression.
At the same price as it was 10 years ago, this advanced version of the car 'is of steal'.

A
Is a steal

B
Is of steal

C
Is like stealing

D
Is as if stolen

Solution

From the sentence we can conclude that the correct phrase should mean 'is an advantageous purchase'.
Option A is correct. 'Is a steal' means 'is a bargain or advantageous purchase'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
Option B is incorrect. 'Is of steal' makes no sense as 'steal' means 'taking without permission'. Thus, it is incorrect.
Option C is incorrect. 'Is like stealing' is incorrect as it does not have the required meaning.
Option D is incorrect. 'Is as if stolen' has a similar meaning to option C and thus, it cannot be correct.
Question 3
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Choose the option that replaces the phrase in quotes with the correct idiomatic expression.

The police searched "every nook and each cranny" for the thieves.

A
every nook and each cranny

B
under each nook and cranny

C
all nooks and crannies

D
every nook and cranny

Solution

We can say that the police searched every place possible. Thus, the answer must mean 'Every place possible'.
Option A is incorrect. The phrase is same as the incorrect phrase given in the sentence. Thus, it is incorrect.
Option B is incorrect. It is not a correct phrase and thus, it is not the correct answer.
Option C is incorrect. It is also an incorrect phrase. Thus, it is not the answer.
Option D is correct. It means 'every place possible'. Since it has the required meaning, it is the correct answer.
Question 4
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Choose the option that best describes the underlined idiom:
It will take him some time to get a handle on how things run in this part of the world.

A
Teach himself

B
Develop an understanding of

C
Write a book

D
Explain by examples

Solution

The underlined phrase means 'To have a clear understanding of'.
Option A is incorrect. 'Teach himself' does not have the correct meaning. Thus, it is not the answer.
Option B is correct. It has meaning close to the required one. Thus, it is the correct answer
Option C is incorrect. It is not even close in meaning to the required meaning. Thus, it cannot be the answer.
Option D is incorrect. 'Explain by examples' does not have the required meaning either,
Question 5
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Choose the option that replaces the phrase in quotes with the correct idiomatic expression.
The Davis cup tie went 'right down the wire' before Lee won it for us.

A
Right down the wire

B
Right down along the wire

C
Right down to the wire

D
Down to the right wire

Solution

An idiomatic expression has a meaning different from the meaning of the words in that expression. In the given sentence, "right down the wire" is not an idiomatic expression, the correct phrase is 'right down to the wire', which means 'until the last possible moment', it's based on the finishing line that's marked by a thread 'wire'. Hence option C is correct and A is incorrect. In option B, 'along the wire' literally means on the wire, like walking on the wire, it isn't the correct phrase as it has a literal meaning, hence option B is incorrect. 'Down to the right wire' is completely different from the idiom in option C, it has a literal meaning, considering there are many wires, and the 'right' wire has to be chosen.
Question 6
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Select the word that can be substituted for the given phrase.
A long boring speech

A
horology

B
harangue

C
valediction

D
filibuster

Solution

Option B is the correct answer because “harangue “ means a lengthy aggressive boring speech, hence it is correct.
Option A Is incorrect because “horology” Ian the study and measurements of time.
Option C Is incorrect because “valediction” means the action of saying farewell, hence it is incorrect.
Option D is incorrect because “filibuster” an action such as prolonged speaking which obstructs progress in a legislative assembly, which is not exactly a long boring speech only.
Question 7
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Select the word that can be substituted for the given phrase.
A place where bees are kept

A
aviary

B
artifice

C
diadem

D
apiary
Question 8
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Select the word that can be substituted for the given phrase.
Scientific study of birds

A
aviation

B
ornithology

C
microbiology

D
supersonics

Solution

Option B Is the correct answer because “ornithology” Is called the study of birds, and the one who studies Is called an ornithologist.
Option A is incorrect because “aviation” means the flying or operating of aircraft.
Option C is incorrect because microbiology Is the study of microbes and microbial diseases.
Option D is incorrect because ‘supersonics’ is the field that involves a speed greater than the speed of sound.
Question 9
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Select the word that can be substituted for the given phrase.
Something short-lived

A
ephemeral

B
epicurean

C
interim

D
illusory

Solution

“Ephemeral” means something that lasts for a very short time, hence it is the correct answer, option A Is the answer.
Option B is incorrect because “epicurean” means a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink, hence incorrect.
Option C is incorrect because “interim” means the intervening time.
Option D Ian incorrect because “illusory” means unreal, based on illusions.
Question 10
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Select the word that can be substituted for the given phrase.
Mercy-killing of patients who are incurably ill

A
circumspection

B
benignity

C
euthanasia

D
apoplexy

Solution

Option A is the correct answer because “euthanasia” Is the termination of a very sick person's life in order to relieve them of their suffering. A person who undergoes euthanasia usually has an incurable condition
Option A is incorrect because “circumspection “ means unwillingness to take risks.
Option D is incorrect because “apoplexy” means unconsciousness or incapacity resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage or stroke, hence incorrect.
Option B Isnincorrect because “benignity “ means kindness or tolerance towards others.

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Sentences Test 18

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Question 1

ace under his sleeve

ace in his sleeve

ace up his sleeve

ace on his sleeve

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Question 2

Is a steal

Is of steal

Is like stealing

Is as if stolen

Solution

Question 3

every nook and each cranny

under each nook and cranny

all nooks and crannies

every nook and cranny

Solution

Question 4

Teach himself

Develop an understanding of

Write a book

Explain by examples

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Question 5

Right down the wire

Right down along the wire

Right down to the wire

Down to the right wire

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Question 6

horology

harangue

valediction

filibuster

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Question 7

aviary

artifice

diadem

apiary

Question 8

aviation

ornithology

microbiology

supersonics

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Question 9

ephemeral

epicurean

interim

illusory

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Question 10

circumspection

benignity

euthanasia

apoplexy

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