Sentences Test 76

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SHARING IS CARING

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Question 1
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase.
On the verge.

A
On the brink of

B
At the out set of

C
In the midst of

D
Delayed

Solution

The idiom “On the verge” means to be on the border of something. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 2
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
- What time do you get up on Sundays?
- About half past six.
- Why so early?
- I get up at that time on week-days, and ______, you know.

A
deeds, not words

B
neck or nothing

C
custom is a second nature

D
no rose without a thorn

E
when angry, count a hundred

Solution

Option C is the correct answer because the proverb 'custom is a second nature' means an acquired habit or tendency in one's character that is so deeply ingrained as to appear automatic.
'Deeds, not words' means that a person is known and judged more by his actions than by what he says.
'Neck or nothing' means with complete abandon and recklessness.
'No rose without a thorn' means every apparently desirable situation has its share of trouble or difficulty.
'When angry, count a hundred' means to give oneself ample time before reacting in anger.
Options A, B, C and E are incorrect because none of these proverbs would suit the given context.
Question 3
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The pros and cons

A
Measure the ingredients

B
Observe etiquette

C
Consider all facts

D
Postpone action

Solution

The pros and cons mean advantages and disadvantages, which you consider carefully so that you can make a sensible decision. Hence, Option C is correct as it expresses the appropriate meaning. The rest of the options do not express the meaning, hence, incorrect.
Question 4
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To die in harness.

A
Riding a horse

B
In a stable

C
In a uniform

D
Still in service

Solution

"In harness" means in the routine of daily work. It also means, being in service. Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 5
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase from the given options.
Give the benefit of doubt

A
To be partial to someone

B
To be judgemental

C
Regard someone as innocent until proven otherwise

D
Say something exactly right

Solution

'Give the benefit of the doubt' is a phrase which means to retain a favourable or at least neutral opinion of someone or something until the full information about the subject is available. Hence option C is the correct answer.
Options A, B and D are incorrect because they are not the correct meanings of the idiom.
Question 6
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In spoken English, use of foreign phrases is increasing day by day. What does the phrase 'au revoir' mean?

A
Until we meet again

B
Full freedom of action

C
Vanity

D
According to value

Solution

'Au revoir' is a French phrase, which is used as an expression of good wishes when someone leaves, It translates to 'goodbye until we meet again'.
For Example: 'Here's hoping it is an au revoir and not a goodbye.'
Therefore option A is the correct answer.
Question 7
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Fill in the blank with the best possible option:

I can't afford another baby. I already have _____ much on my plate.

A
too

B
such

C
much

D
of

Solution

The phrase to 'have too much on one's plate' means to be already overburdened with work or responsibilities or liabilities. Thus, Option A is correct. The other options cancel out because they do not complete the phrase properly.
Question 8
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Fill in the blank with the best possible option:

You can still achieve the life you want. It is never _____ late.

A
or

B
of

C
such

D
too

Solution

The phrase 'never too late' signifies that it is never too late to accomplish your goals regardless of your age. It is generally used to infuse motivation. So, option D is correct and the other options cancel out.
Question 9
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Fill in the blank with the best possible option:

He had insulted her once _____ often, so she packed up her things and left the house.

A
such

B
much

C
too

D
or

Solution

The phrase 'once too often' means too often to go without notice. Here, the husband must have insulted his wife many a time for her to leave the house. So, Option C is correct and the other options cancel out.
Question 10
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Fill in the blank with the best possible option:

Well, your little brother is crying now because you carried your teasing _____ far.

A
so

B
much

C
too

D
such

Solution

The phrase 'carry (something) too far' means to do something, often something unwelcome, to an excessive degree. Here, the elder brother carried teasing his brother too far to make him cry. Hence, option C is correct and the other options are not.

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Sentences Test 76

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Question 1

On the brink of

At the out set of

In the midst of

Delayed

Solution

Question 2

deeds, not words

neck or nothing

custom is a second nature

no rose without a thorn

when angry, count a hundred

Solution

Question 3

Measure the ingredients

Observe etiquette

Consider all facts

Postpone action

Solution

Question 4

Riding a horse

In a stable

In a uniform

Still in service

Solution

Question 5

To be partial to someone

To be judgemental

Regard someone as innocent until proven otherwise

Say something exactly right

Solution

Question 6

Until we meet again

Full freedom of action

Vanity

According to value

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Question 7

too

such

much

of

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Question 8

or

of

such

too

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Question 9

such

much

too

or

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Question 10

so

much

too

such

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