Sentence, Clause, Phrase Test 89

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Question 1
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Choose the adjective for the underlined phrase which describes the personality:
When Shubha was young, she looked very pretty but now with growing age, her face shows signs of tiredness and age. [Advanced]

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fresh

B
robust

C
haggard

D
vigorous
Question 2
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
Raison d'etre

A
logical conclusion

B
reason for existence

C
free choice

D
dubious argument

Solution

The French term 'Raison d'etre' implies the most essential reason for someone or something's existence. For example, "We had a debate about the raison d'etre of the armed forces." 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 given phrase.
Tabula rasa

A
clean slate

B
agitated

C
deprived

D
creative

Solution

The Latin phrase "Tabula rasa" means an absence of preconceived ideas or predetermined goals which implies a blank or clean mind/slate. For example, "The British writer John Locke asserted that the mind was a tabula rasa." Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence, incorrect.
Question 4
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
El Dorado

A
An imaginary place

B
High altitude

C
A literary man

D
A country full of gold and precious stones

Solution

The phrase El Dorado indicates an imaginary place in South America where people can find lots of hidden treasure. For example, The adventurers searched in vain for the El Dorado. Therefore Option A is the correct choice.The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence, incorrect.
Question 5
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Choose the explanation that catches the spirit of the idiom given in each question.
Have too many irons in the fire

A
Engaged in too many enterprises at the same time

B
Facing too many problems at the same time

C
Said or done too many things at the same time

D
To incite the feeling amongst the people

Solution

The idiom "Have too many irons in the fire" means to be involved in many activities or commitments at the same time. For example, Gomez turned down the consulting job because he already had too many irons in the fire. Hence, Option A 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 delicti

A
Fake evidence of an offence

B
Hearsay evidence of an offence

C
Lack of evidence of an offence

D
An evidence which constitutes an offence

Solution

The phrase Corpus delicti means the evidences surrounding a crime. For example, The Supreme Court granted certiorari to examine the concept of corpus delicti. Hence, Option D is correct. The The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence, incorrect.
Question 7
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Choose the correct meaning of the phrase.
Quantum ramifactus

A
The amount of damage suffered

B
The amount of damage caused

C
The amount of damage paid

D
The amount of damage received

Solution

The Latin phrase Quantum ramifactus indicates the extent of damage suffered. For example, In civil cases, the Quantum Ramifactus is decided by the court.Therefore Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence, incorrect.
Question 8
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
De jure

A
illegal

B
heir

C
concerning law

D
forbidden

Solution

De jure (adjective, adverb) Latin word is a legal term which means a state of affairs that is in compliance with law or concerns it, that is, officially designated. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not express the meaning, hence, incorrect.
Question 9
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
Carte blanche

A
slavery

B
complete discretion

C
anarchy

D
dependent

Solution

The French term carte blanche implies having complete freedom to act as per one's wish. For example, "We gave the decorator carte blanche to furnish the interior." Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence, incorrect.
Question 10
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Choose the explanation that catches the spirit of the idiom given in each question.
A snake in the grass

A
A secret or hidden enemy

B
An unreliable person

C
Unforeseen happening

D
A dangerous enemy

Solution

The phrase "A snake in the grass" implies a dishonest, conniving person who could attack anytime without warning, like a snake. Therefore Option A is the correct answer. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.

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Question 1

fresh

robust

haggard

vigorous

Question 2

logical conclusion

reason for existence

free choice

dubious argument

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Question 3

clean slate

agitated

deprived

creative

Solution

Question 4

An imaginary place

High altitude

A literary man

A country full of gold and precious stones

Solution

Question 5

Engaged in too many enterprises at the same time

Facing too many problems at the same time

Said or done too many things at the same time

To incite the feeling amongst the people

Solution

Question 6

Fake evidence of an offence

Hearsay evidence of an offence

Lack of evidence of an offence

An evidence which constitutes an offence

Solution

Question 7

The amount of damage suffered

The amount of damage caused

The amount of damage paid

The amount of damage received

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Question 8

illegal

heir

concerning law

forbidden

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Question 9

slavery

complete discretion

anarchy

dependent

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Question 10

A secret or hidden enemy

An unreliable person

Unforeseen happening

A dangerous enemy

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