Sentences Test 89

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Question 1
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Choose the most appropriate option for the following question.
"Amicus curiae" means:

A
One of the judges of the court

B
One among the expert witnesses in a case

C
A friend of the court

D
One among the parties to the dispute

Solution

While Amicus curiae literally means "friend of the court", it also means an impartial advisor appointed by the court to examine the legal issues in a case and give his opinion on them.For example, currently NGOs enter into the judicial procedure through "amicus curiae". Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 2
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Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Alpha and Omega

A
related to science

B
the beginning and the end

C
A to Z

D
none of these

Solution

The phrase "Alpha and Omega" means the beginning and ending, the principal element. For example, The Alpha and Omega of all Montana trips is the state's sublime scenery. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 3
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Choose the correct meaning of the phrase.
Ultra Wes

A
Within powers

B
Full powers

C
Near powers

D
Beyond powers

Solution

The Latin phrase "Ultra wes" means beyond one's legal authority. For example, Jurisdictional errors rendered the decision ultra vires. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 4
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Choose the meaning of the given idiom/proverb/phrase.
A man of straw

A
A creditable man

B
A very active man

C
A man of no or little substance

D
An unreasonable man

Solution

The idiom "a man of straw" means a person with a weak character and no definite beliefs. For example, The party is run by men of straw. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 5
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Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To play truant

A
to make a narrow escape

B
to run away from work without permission

C
to be clever

D
none of these

Solution

The idiom "To play truant" means to absent oneself work when one would normally be required to be present. For example, She was getting into trouble over playing truant from school. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 6
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Choose the correct meaning of the phrase.
Corpus juris

A
Body of judges

B
Group of jurists

C
Body of law

D
Knowledge of law

Solution

The Latin phrase, "Corpus juris" means "body of law". For example, An immense space in the Corpus juris is occupied with testamentary law. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 7
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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Relationship by blood or birth

A
Parentage

B
Affiliation

C
Consanguinity

D
Nepotism

Solution

'Relationship by blood or birth' is Option C, Consanguinity. Option A, 'Parentage' means origin of one's parents. Option B, 'Affiliation' means connection with a political party or a large organization. Option D, 'Nepotism' is the act of using one's power or influence to get job or advantage to their family members. Thus, options A, B and C are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option C, Consanguinity.
Question 8
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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Walking in sleep

A
Ventriloquism

B
Somnambulism

C
Obsession

D
Hallucination

Solution

'Walking in sleep' is called Option B, Somnambulism. Option A, 'Ventriloquism' is the ability of speaking without moving lips so that it seems voice is coming from elsewhere. Option C, 'Obsession' is unable to stop thinking about something or someone. Option D, 'Hallucination' is illusion or fantasy. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option B, Somnambulism.
Question 9
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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Gradual recovery from illness

A
Hysteria

B
Amnesia

C
Superannuation

D
Convalescence

Solution

'Gradual recovery from illness' is called option D, Convalescence. Option A, Hysteria is exaggerated or uncontrolled emotion. Option B, Amnesia is partial or total loss of memory. Option C, Superannuation means pension. Thus, options A, B and C are incorrect options and the correct word for the given phrase is Option D, Convalescence.
Question 10
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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A man of lax moral

A
Ruffian

B
Licentious

C
Pirate

D
Vagabond

Solution

Option B 'Licentious' is a man with lax moral, i.e: his sexual behavior is unacceptable socially. Option A 'Ruffian' is a violent person involved in crime. Option C 'Pirate' is a person who attacks and robs ship at sea. Option D 'Vagabond' is a person who travels from place to place without home or job. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and correct answer is Option B, 'Licentious'.

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Question 1

One of the judges of the court

One among the expert witnesses in a case

A friend of the court

One among the parties to the dispute

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Question 2

related to science

the beginning and the end

A to Z

none of these

Solution

Question 3

Within powers

Full powers

Near powers

Beyond powers

Solution

Question 4

A creditable man

A very active man

A man of no or little substance

An unreasonable man

Solution

Question 5

to make a narrow escape

to run away from work without permission

to be clever

none of these

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Question 6

Body of judges

Group of jurists

Body of law

Knowledge of law

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Question 7

Parentage

Affiliation

Consanguinity

Nepotism

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Question 8

Ventriloquism

Somnambulism

Obsession

Hallucination

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Question 9

Hysteria

Amnesia

Superannuation

Convalescence

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Question 10

Ruffian

Licentious

Pirate

Vagabond

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