Sentence, Clause, Phrase Test 47

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Sentence, Clause, Phrase Test 47

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Question 1
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Select the adjective for the underlined phrase which describes the personality:
Adwait is quite lacking in confidence and has a low opinion of himself that he is not even aware of his own potential.

A
self-doubting

B
forward

C
confident

D
assured
Question 2
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Choose the best option to complete the conversation:
Tom: My sisters are off to the new mall. They say they're going to shop till they _____.
Remo: I hope you haven't given them your credit card then!

A
dunk

B
the

C
drop

D
drown

Solution

An idiomatic expression is a type of informal English where the meaning of the expression is different than the literal meaning of the expression.
Option C: When the word 'drop' is placed in the sentence, the idiom 'shop till you drop' is formed. It's an American idiom that means 'buying things until you get physically tired'. It is relevant to the given statement, hence option C is correct.
The words 'dunk' and 'drown' do not complete the meaning of the phrase 'shop till they...'. Also, these words are not relevant to the statement. ('Dunk' either refers to dunking a cookie in milk or a basketball shot. 'Drown' refers to being submerged in water.) Hence options A and D are incorrect.
'The' is an article and does not provide a complete, relevant meaning (shop till they the) and hence B is also incorrect.
Question 3
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Choose the best option to complete the conversation:
Rohan : Did you enjoy last night's party?
Siya : Absolutely! We _____________.

A
thought it was high time

B
were behind the times

C
had a whale of a time

D
got a hell of a time

Solution

An idiomatic expression is a type of informal English where the meaning of the expression is different than the literal meaning of the expression.
Option C: The idiom "had a whale of a time" means 'to have an exceptionally fun, exciting and amusing experience'. It relates to the conversation, (enjoy last night's party) hence C is correct.
Option A: The idiom means 'it is the appropriate time', this meaning is not relevant to the sentence, hence this option is incorrect.
Option B: 'Behind the times' means 'behaving in an outdated or unpopular way'; it does not provide the required meaning to the conversation. Hence B is incorrect.
Option D: 'A hell of a time' describes something that is very difficult or unpleasant. It has an opposite meaning to the context of the sentence, which has the words "did you enjoy... Absolutely!". Hence D is incorrect.
Question 4
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Choose the best option to complete the conversation.
After recovering from that long disease, the princess _________.

A
was a pain in the neck

B
was on her last legs

C
had egg on her face

D
had a new lease of life

Solution

The expression, 'had a new lease of life' means, 'a change to something that makes it more useful'. It also means 'gained new energy and enthusiasm or better health'. Given this meaning, this expression is appropriate for the given sentence and can meaningfully complete it. It means, 'After recovering from that long illness, the princess gained new energy and better health'. Hence, option D is correct.

Option 'A' 'was a pain in the neck' The expression means, 'highly unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury'. It is also informally used to refer to an annoying or tedious person or thing. Hence it does not fit in the given sentence.
Option 'B' 'was on her last legs' is used to refer to someone who is in such a bad condition that she will soon be unable to live as she should normally. Hence it is not appropriate for the given sentence.
Option 'C' 'had egg on her face' means 'appear stupid because of something that she has done'. Hence it does not fit in the given sentence.
Given these meanings, the expressions in options A, B, and C do not meaningfully complete the given conversation and hence, these options are incorrect.
Question 5
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Select the most appropriate word for the given description :
A government by the nobles is called.

A
Aristocracy

B
Democracy

C
Autocracy

D
Bureaucracy

Solution

'Aristocracy' refers to the highest class in certain societies. It typically comprises of people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices. Given this meaning, this word is most appropriate for the given description. Hence, option A is correct.

'Democracy' is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. 'Autocracy' is a system of government by one person with absolute power. 'Bureaucracy' is a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives. None of these words describe a government run by nobles. Hence, options B, C and D are incorrect.
Question 6
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Select the most appropriate word for the given description:
A disease which is spread by contact.

A
Infectious

B
Spreading

C
Epidemic

D
Contagious

Solution

'Contagious' is an adjective which is used to describe a disease that spreads from one person or organism to another, typically by direct contact. Hence, option D is correct.
'Infectious' is an adjective which is used to describe a disease that is liable to be transmitted to people, organisms, etc., through the environment. An infectious disease need not spread only by contact. It can spread through micro-organisms in the air or water as well. Hence, this is not the most appropriate word for the given description. Hence, option A is incorrect.
'Spreading' is a verb (present continuous tense) which means 'covering, reaching, or having an effect on a wider or increasing area'. 'Epidemic' refers to a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. Given these meanings, options B and C are incorrect.
Question 7
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Select the most appropriate word for the underlined words:
Both Buddha and Mahavir lived at the same time.

A
Simultaneous

B
Contemporary

C
Coincident

D
Synchronised

Solution

'Simultaneous' means 'occurring, operating, or done at the same time'. 'Coincident' means 'occurring together in space or time'. 'Synchronised' means 'cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate'. The given sentence refers to two people who lived at the same time. All these three adjectives are used to describe activities or events. They do not describe living things. Hence, options A, C and D are incorrect.
'Contemporary' means 'living or occurring at the same time'. As this word correctly describes the underlined phrase, option B is correct.
Question 8
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Select the most appropriate word for the given description:
Belonging to the same country and having same interest and feelings.

A
Patriot

B
Comrade

C
Compatriot

D
Native

Solution

'Patriot' is a person who vigorously supports his/ her own country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. 'Comrade' refers to a colleague or a fellow member of an organization. It does not refer to a person belonging to the same country. 'Native' means 'a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth'. Given the above meanings, options A, B and D are incorrect.

'Compatriot' means a fellow citizen or national of a country. Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Question 9
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Choose the correct option to complete the given conversation.
Vipin: Tina is a rage now. She _____ since she recorded her first album ten years ago.

A
has an ace up her sleeve

B
has made a pig's ear of her career

C
let her career slip through her fingers

D
has come a long way

Solution

Someone who has 'become a rage' is a person who has become very famous and has a cult following. In the given conversation: 'Tina has become very famous with a lot of followers'. The expression, 'She has come a long way' means, 'She has advanced to an improved or more developed state'. When used in the blank, it meaningfully completes the sentence. It means that: Tina has significantly advanced her singing skills now compared to her capabilities ten years back (when she recorded her first album). Hence, option D is correct.

'To have an ace up one's sleeve' means 'to have a plan or piece of information kept secret until it becomes necessary to use it'. This expression is derived from the action of cheating at a game of cards by having a card hidden in one's sleeve.
'To make a pig ear of something' means 'to do something badly, wrongly or awkwardly'.
'To let something slip through one's fingers' means 'to allow something to escape'. It also means: 'To fail to achieve something or make use of an opportunity'.
Given the meanings as above, the expressions in options A, B and C cannot complete the given conversation meaningfully. Hence, options A, B and C are incorrect.
Question 10
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Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.
______ the two countries are talking peace. But everyone knows that they are just putting up a show.

A
To tell one to face

B
On the face of it

C
To lose face

D
In the face of

Solution

In the given sentence, the following is conveyed: 'As far as one can see, it appears that the two countries are talking peace. However, both the countries are appearing to talk peace only for the sake of putting up a show'.
The idiom, 'on the face of it' means 'without knowing all of the relevant facts'. It also means 'apparently' or 'as far as one can see'. Given this meaning, this idiom meaningfully completes the sentence. Hence, option B is correct.
Option A: 'To tell one to face' is incomplete and not meaningful in itself. Hence, option A is incorrect.
Options C & D: 'To lose face' means 'to be humiliated or come to be less highly respected'. 'In the face of' means 'when confronted with'. Given these meanings, these idioms cannot meaningfully complete the given sentence. Hence, options C and D are incorrect.

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Question 1

self-doubting

forward

confident

assured

Question 2

dunk

the

drop

drown

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Question 3

thought it was high time

were behind the times

had a whale of a time

got a hell of a time

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Question 4

was a pain in the neck

was on her last legs

had egg on her face

had a new lease of life

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Question 5

Aristocracy

Democracy

Autocracy

Bureaucracy

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Question 6

Infectious

Spreading

Epidemic

Contagious

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Question 7

Simultaneous

Contemporary

Coincident

Synchronised

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Question 8

Patriot

Comrade

Compatriot

Native

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Question 9

has an ace up her sleeve

has made a pig's ear of her career

let her career slip through her fingers

has come a long way

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Question 10

To tell one to face

On the face of it

To lose face

In the face of

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