Sentences Test 34

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Question 1
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"Backstairs influence"

A
Permanent impression

B
Indelible imprint

C
Secretly affecting

D
Backdoor business

E
Backlog

Solution

'Backstairs influence' means influence from an ignoble or common source, typically one that is secret. Therefore option C, 'secretly affecting' is the correct answer.
Options A, B, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase as has been explained above.
Question 2
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"Bolt upright"

A
Bolt above

B
Bolt from inside

C
Straight

D
Hale and hearty

E
Convalescent

Solution

Option C is the correct answer because 'bolt upright' means vertical and very straight.
Options A, B, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Question 3
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"To be well off"

A
To be off the mark

B
To be well-placed

C
To be prosperous

D
To be well-Versed in

E
To recuperate satisfactorily

Solution

Option C is the correct answer because the phrase 'to be well off' means to be prosperous or wealthy.
Options A, B, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Question 4
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"A blue stocking"

A
Stock of blue colour

B
A literary lady

C
A blue bird

D
A sailor

E
A noble man

Solution

Option B is the correct because the phrase 'a blue stocking' is used to refer to an intelligent and well-educated woman who spends most of her time studying.
Options A, C, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Question 5
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"A fool's paradise"

A
Lunatic activities

B
False hopes

C
An unreal world

D
An imaginary island

E
A pleasant situation

Solution

Option B is the correct answer because 'a fool's paradise' refers to a state of enjoyment based on false beliefs or hopes; a state of illusory happiness.
Options A, C, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Question 6
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"A laughing stock"

A
An object of ridicule

B
Stock of stolen goods

C
Stock of wit

D
Stock of laughter

Solution

Option A is the correct answer because 'laughing stock' refers to a person subjected to general mockery or ridicule.
Options B, C and D are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the phrase.
Question 7
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"Forty winks"

A
Sleeplessness

B
Sound sleep

C
Short sleep during the day

D
Affliction of eyes

E
Prying of eyes

Solution

Option C is the correct answer because the phrase 'forty winks' refers to a short sleep or nap, especially during the day.
Options A, B, D and E are incorrect because the phrase does not mean 'sleeplessness', 'sound sleep', 'affliction of eyes' or 'prying of eyes'.
Question 8
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"A fancy price"

A
Price for fancy articles

B
An unreasonable price

C
A reasonable price

D
A fixed price

E
A wild price

Solution

Option B is the correct answer because the phrase 'a fancy price' means that the cost of something is so high that it is unreasonable and unrealistic.
Options A, C, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Question 9
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"Crocodile tears"

A
Big tears

B
True sympathy

C
Hypocritical sympathy

D
Faithfulness

E
Faithlessness

Solution

Option C is the correct answer because 'crocodile tears' means tears or expressions of sorrow/ sympathy that are insincere and hypocritical.
Options A, B, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Question 10
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"A jaundiced eye"

A
An yellow eye

B
Jealousy

C
A generous view

D
Prejudice

E
An affected eye

Solution

To look at something with 'a jaundiced eye' means to look upon something with prejudice, usually in a cynical or negative way. Therefore option D, 'prejudice', is the correct answer.
Options A, B, C and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.

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Sentences Test 34

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SHARING IS CARING

Question 1

Permanent impression

Indelible imprint

Secretly affecting

Backdoor business

Backlog

Solution

Question 2

Bolt above

Bolt from inside

Straight

Hale and hearty

Convalescent

Solution

Question 3

To be off the mark

To be well-placed

To be prosperous

To be well-Versed in

To recuperate satisfactorily

Solution

Question 4

Stock of blue colour

A literary lady

A blue bird

A sailor

A noble man

Solution

Question 5

Lunatic activities

False hopes

An unreal world

An imaginary island

A pleasant situation

Solution

Question 6

An object of ridicule

Stock of stolen goods

Stock of wit

Stock of laughter

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Question 7

Sleeplessness

Sound sleep

Short sleep during the day

Affliction of eyes

Prying of eyes

Solution

Question 8

Price for fancy articles

An unreasonable price

A reasonable price

A fixed price

A wild price

Solution

Question 9

Big tears

True sympathy

Hypocritical sympathy

Faithfulness

Faithlessness

Solution

Question 10

An yellow eye

Jealousy

A generous view

Prejudice

An affected eye

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