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Kerala PSC English Grammar Book Study Materials 1 Page 709
Book's First PageIDIOMS/PHRASES 166. It is high time he came out of 173. As usual he is blowing his own 180. My friend turned a deaf ear to his shell. trumpet. my tale of loss and refused to (1) appeared suddenly (1) refusing to use anybody help me. (2) became more sociable else’s trumpet (1) paid no heed (3) became a loser (2) playi ng a tune on the (2) went far away trumpet (3) listened carefully (4) removed his clothes (3) praising himself (4) turned his ear away 167. Every political party is at (4) praising himself and others Directions (181–185) : In the present playing to the gallery. 174. When trade was brisk, he following four alternatives are given (1) adopting cheap tactics worked hard and made his for the meaning of the given Idiom/ (2) befooling the common man Phrase. Choose the alternative which fortune; he believes in making (3) fighting for votes best expresses the meaning of the hay while the sun shines. (4) appeasing the masses Idiom/Phrase. (1) taking advantage of a 168. His blood ran cold when he (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I favourable opportunity heard his uncle was murdered. Exam.19.06.2011 (Ist Sitting) (2) earning money through (1) He was frightened 181. to take to heart dishonest means (2) He was horrified (1) to be encouraged (3) earning money at the cost of (3) He was disgusted (2) to grieve over others (4) He was depressed (3) to like (4) taking advantage o f the (4) to hate 169. This is so simple that even a inflationary trends 182. yeoman’s service man in the street can 175. When they were surrounded (1) medical help understand it. from all sides, the dacoits laid (2) excellent work (1) an ordinary person down their arms. (3) social work (2) an illiterate person (1) put their arms on the ground (4) hard work (3) an unknown person (2) fought bravely 183. to face the music (4) a stranger (3) surrendered (1) to enjoy a musical recital 170. When he went to claim (4) became nervous (2) to bear the consequences insurance for his car, the agent Directions (176 – 180) : In the (3) to live in a pleasant atmos- said he hadn’t a leg to stand following questions four alternatives phere on. are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold (4) to have a difficult time (1) had been injured in an in the sentence. Choose the alternative 184. to put up with accident which best expresses the meaning of (1) to accommodate (2) was lame the Idiom/Phrase. (2) to adjust (3) did not have much hope of (SSC CPO Sub-Inspector (3) to understand getting it Exam.12.12.2010 (Paper-I) (4) to tolerate (4) would have to wait for some 176. Helena was over head and ears 185. to call it a day time in love with Demetrius. (1) to conclude proceedings Directions (171–175) : In the (1) carefully (2) completely (2) to initiate proceedings following questions four alternatives (3) brilliantly (4) cautiously (3) to work through the day are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold 177. Gopi works by fits and starts. (4) None of the above the sentence. Choose the alternative (1) consistently Directions (186–190) : In the which best expresses the meaning of (2) irregularly following questions, four alternatives the Idiom/Phrase. (3) in high spirits are given for the given Idiom/Phrase (SSC CISF ASI Exam. 29.08.2010 (4) enthusiastically in bold. Choose the alternative which (Paper-I) 178. Naresh Goyal had to stand on best expresses the meaning of the 171. The angry hockey players gave his feet very early in his life. given Idiom/Phrase. vent to their feelings. (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I (1) to be physically strong Exam.19.06.2011 (IInd Sitting) (1) to express (2) to be independent 186. a damp squib (2) to emphasise (3) to stand erect (1) rainy weather (3) to suppress (4) to be successful (2) a disappointing result (4) to dismiss 179. The possession of Jerusalem is (3) a skirt in a laundry 172. I trust you will bear with me a a bone of contention between (4) None of the above few minutes more. Israel and Palestine. 187. in cold blood (1) have patience with (1) a subject of peace (1) angrily (2) support (2) a subject of trade (2) deliberately (3) carry the burden for (3) a subject of dispute (3) excitedly (4) be in control for (4) a subject of exports (4) slowly SEE–716