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  • Question 1
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    Identify the subject of the following sentence.

    At the superficial level, science and religion appear to be opposed to each other.
    Solution
    Option A is the correct answer. It is being talked about in the sentence. Furthermore, it qualifies as a subject because the verb "appear" denotes the work being done by the subject. Option B is the adverbial phrase modifying the the condition of the occurring. Option C, science, is not the subject because the sentence  talks about science and religion collectively, without separating either of them. Option D is the object to the preposition to. Hence, Option A is indeed the subject in the given sentence. 
  • Question 2
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    Identify the complete subject in the following sentence.

    On the topmost shelf of that cupboard are lying several books written by them.
    Solution
    Option B is the correct answer. The complete subject is indeed several books written by them, since they are being talked about in the sentence, justified by the use of the verb are lying. Option A is a part of the subject, not the entire subject of the sentence. The rest of the sentence is what is being said about the subject,i.e., it is the predicate. The statements of options C and D are parts of the predicate and, thus, cannot be the subject. 
  • Question 3
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    Choose the right option to fill in the blanks.

    Sara's a bit of _______, isn't she? Who would have thought she'd write a best-selling novel?
    Solution
    All the given options are idioms. The meaning of the idioms are:
    A dark horse is an idiom used to describe someone who has hidden abilities, talents or qualities. A soft touch is an idiom used to describe someone who is gullible or easily convinced. A snake in the grass is used to describe someone who is treacherous or is a backstabber. A rough diamond is used to describe a person who has great potential but lacks training. 
    In the given sentence, option B) A dark horse is the right answer as the second sentence makes it clear that it is 'surprising' that Sara has written a best-selling novel. Hence, the correct answer is B) A dark horse.
  • Question 4
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    Replace the underlined phrase with the correct idiomatic expression:
    You need to get over this and move on, though I know it's easier said and done.
    Solution
    From the sentence we can conclude that the answer must mean 'It is easy to say something but not as easy to do it'.
    Option A is incorrect. It means 'it is easy to say it and do it'. Thus, it does not have the required meaning.
    Option B is incorrect. It has a similar meaning to option A and thus, cannot be correct.
    Option C is correct. The phrase has the exact meaning as the required meaning and thus it is correct.
    Option D is incorrect. This phrase does not make any sense. Thus, it is not the correct option.
  • Question 5
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    Choose the option that replaces the phrase within quotes with the correct idiomatic expression:

    He showed promise but the instances of his brilliance were 'few and in far between'.
    Solution
    From the sentence it can be concluded that the answer must mean 'very few'
    Option A is incorrect. The phrase in the sentence is incorrect. Thus, option A is incorrect.
    Option B is correct. It means 'very few'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct option.
    Option C is incorrect. It is not a correct idiomatic expression. Thus, it is not the correct option.
    Option D is incorrect. It is not a correct phrase. Thus, it is incorrect.




  • Question 6
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    Choose the option that replaces the underlined phrase with the correct idiomatic expression.

    He was at the prime of his career when he called a day off .
    Solution
    From the sentence we can conclude that 'He' quit his job. Thus, he stopped what he was doing. The correct phrase must mean 'stop doing what one is doing'.
    Option A is incorrect. 'Called off a day' makes no sense and thus it is incorrect.
    Option B is correct. 'Called it a day' means 'stopped doing what he/she was doing'. Thus, it has the correct meaning and is the correct answer.
    Option C is incorrect. It means 'he was called somewhere for a day'. It does not have the required meaning.
    Option D is incorrect. It means 'discontinued for one day'. Thus, it does not have the required meaning and so, it is incorrect.
  • Question 7
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    Select the word that can be substituted for the given phrase.
    A person in the habit of pointing out others faults
    Solution
    Option D is the correct answer because “gadfly” means a person who annoys or criticizes others in order to provoke them into action , hence it Is the correct answer as he provokes and points out others faults and annoys them. 
    Option A is incorrect because “interloper” means a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong, so it’s not related to the statement. 
    Option B is incorrect because “officious” means intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering, hence incorrect. 
    Option C is incorrect because “gossamer” a light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate material or substance., hence it is incorrect. 
  • Question 8
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    Select the word that can be substituted for the given phrase.
    The study of handwriting as a guide to character
    Solution
    Option D Is the correct answer because “graphology” means the study of written and printed symbols and of writing systems, which means the study of handwriting. 
    Option A is incorrect because “forensic” means relating to courts of law, hence it is incorrect. 
    Option B is incorrect because “graffiti” means writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall, hence it is different from handwriting. 
    Option C is incorrect because “hieroglyphics” , means enigmatic or incomprehensible symbols or writing, hence it is incorrect. 
  • Question 9
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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.
    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 10
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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'.
    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.
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