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  • Question 1
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given phrase.
    Take the bull by its horns.
    Solution
    Choice A is correct as it means 'to face difficulties bravely'. For example: We knew that the year was a difficult one but we were ready to take the bull by its horns' Choice B is wrong as it does not mean running away from danger. Choice C is wrong as it does not mean taming a bull. Choice D is wrong as it does not mean pulling the horn of the bull. 
  • Question 2
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    Select the most appropriate word which can substitute the given description: 
    Persons living at the same time.
    Solution
    The word, 'contemporaries' refers to 'people who exist/ existed at the same time as another'. Hence, option B is correct. 
    The word, 'colleagues' refers to 'people with whom one works in a profession or business'. The word, 'ancestors' refers to 'people, (typically those who are more remote than grandparents) from whom one is descended. The word, 'forefathers' refers to 'people of the past generations of one's family or people'. It is a synonym of 'ancestors'.  
    As the meanings of the words, 'colleagues', 'ancestors' and 'forefathers' do not mean 'persons living at the same time', options A, C and D are incorrect. 
  • Question 3
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given phrase.
    Buckle down.
    Solution
    A phrase is a small group of words combined together as a conceptual unit to make meaning, but it is not a complete sentence. 
    'Buckle down' means to tackle a task with determination or to become serious. For eg., They will buckle down to negotiations over the next few months. 
    Thus, option A is the correct answer. 
  • Question 4
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    Choose the correct option to complete the proverb:
    Great oaks from _____________ acorns grow.
    Solution

    The proverb, ‘Great oaks from little acorns grow’ means: ‘Something of small or modest proportions may grow into something very large or impressive’. The intent of the proverb is to encourage one to not give up on something because their abilities are limited/ perceived to be limited. Hence, the word, ‘little’ as given in option A completes the proverb. 

    The other words given in options B, C and D do not complete the proverb. Hence, these options are incorrect. 

  • Question 5
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    Choose the appropriate adjective for the underlined phrase in the sentence given below:
    I don't believe Vedansh can be a good leader. He is always too eager to please his seniors.
    Solution
    The underlined phrase means 'attempting to win favour by flattery'.
    Option D is correct. 'Obsequious' also means 'attempting to win favour by flattery'. Thus, it has the correct meaning and is the correct answer.
    Options A, B and C are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
    Option A means 'controlling others for your own advantage'.
  • Question 6
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    Choose the correct option to complete the proverb :
    His bread is buttered ___________.
    Solution
    The proverb, 'Butter one's bread on both sides' means: 'To benefit from two things at the same time, especially when those things seems contradictory or incompatible'. Hence, the phrase, 'on both sides' meaningfully completes the given sentence. Option B is correct. 

    The other words given in options A, C and D do not complete the proverb. Hence, these options are incorrect. 
  • Question 7
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    Choose the correct option to complete the proverb:
    Pride goes _______.
    Solution

    The proverb, ‘Pride goes before a fall’ means: “People who are overconfident or arrogant are likely to fail’. The intent of the proverb is to advise people to be humble rather than haughty. Hence, the phrase, ‘before a fall’ given in option B completes the proverb.

    The other words given in options A, C and D do not complete the proverb. Hence, these options are incorrect. 

  • Question 8
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    Choose the appropriate adjective for the underlined phrase in the sentence given below:
    Dolly has an air about herself that she is much more important than other people. 
    Solution
    The correct answer must have the same meaning as the underlined statement.
    Option A is correct. 'Pompous' means 'someone who thinks too highly of themselves'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the appropriate adjective for the underlined sentence.
    Options B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
    'Affectionate' means 'loving', 'zestful' means 'full of life' and 'witty' means 'characterised by clever humour'.
  • Question 9
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    Choose the correct option to complete the proverb:
    Haste makes _______.
    Solution
    The proverb, 'Haste makes waste' is used to say that doing something hastily could cause errors. This, in turn, would result in time, effort and resources being wasted.  Hence, the word, 'waste' completes the given proverb meaningfully and option C is correct.
    The other words, 'fast', 'benefit' and 'profit' do not complete the proverb meaningfully. Hence, options A, B and D are incorrect. 
  • Question 10
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    Choose the correct option to complete the proverb :
    A rolling stone ________.
    Solution

    The proverb, ‘A rolling stone gathers no moss’ means: 'People who are always moving, with no roots in one place or another, avoid responsibilities. However, this has its own disadvantages such as not being able to create their own niche/ build relationships in a single place'. Hence, the phrase, ‘gathers no moss’ as given in option C completes the proverb.

    The other words given in options A, B and D do not complete the proverb. Hence, these options are incorrect. 

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