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Kerala PSC English Grammar Book Study Materials 1 Page 711
Book's First PageIDIOMS/PHRASES 212. hand in glove Directions (220-224) : In the 226. The car broke down just as it (1) in close relationship following questions, four alternatives reached the edge of a cliff. It (2) non-cooperative are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold was indeed a close shave. (3) critical in the sentence. Choose the alternative (1) to share one’s brand which best expresses the meaning of (2) very risky (4) on bad terms the Idiom/Phrase. (3) narrow escape from danger 213. to add fuel to the fire (SSC Data Entry Operator (4) to be happy (1) to make matters bright Exam. 02.08.2009) 227. When she realised that she had (2) to cause additional anger bought a fake prod uct, she (3) to bring matters to a 220. Do not run down your friends in knew that her money had gone conclusion public. down the drain. (4) to start a revolt (1) fight with (1) was lost forever 214. wear and tear (2) follow (2) dropped in the drain (1) a brand name (3) make a mention of (3) got washed away (2) damage (4) her money was safe (4) criticise (3) lot of sorrow 228. Geo r ge Berna rd Shaw was 221. Most parents find it difficult to blessed with the gift of the (4) a warning make both ends meet because gab. Directions (215–219) : In the of inflation. (1) enormous wealth following questions, four alternative (1) to lead a lavish life (2) ability to work hard are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold (2) to live within one’s income (3) ability to speak impressively in the sentence. Cho ose the alternative which best expresses the (3) to live a miserly life (4) luck on one’s side meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. (4) to lead an active life 229. You have been caught cheating; (SSC Data Entry Operator now you must face the music. 222. The students were advised to (1) face the unpleasant Exam. 31.08.2008) pore over the l essons consequences 215. He is always praised for his gift thoroughly. (2) stand upto unpleasant of the gab. (1) go through (2) go down consequences (1) being lucky (3) go off (4) go out (3) be debarred (2) getting something free (4) be insulted publicly 223. The two famous writers crossed (3) talent for speaking 230. His position in the company was swords with each other on every (4) great skill issue. on the brink of disaster. 216. The teacher’s extra hours of (1) at the top of (1) fought physically coaching went a long way in (2) at the point of (2) crossed the road on meeting improving the student’s (3) on the side of performance. (3) took different routes (4) on the back of (1) took great effort (4) disagreed 231. The parents are in high spirits (2) spent a lot of time 224. The traffic came to a standstill as their son has got a decent (3) extended widely after the heavy downpour of rain. job. (4) helped considerably (1) complete halt (1) in good position (2) drunk 217. The administration found it (2) accident spot (3) cheerful difficult to cope with the striking (3) diversion employees. (4) shocked (4) confused disorder 232. The police caught the thief red (1) move (2) compromise Directions (225 – 234) : In the handed. (3) handle (4) subdue following questions four alternatives (1) in a red uniform 218. The criminal was pardoned at are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold (2) with blood in hands the eleventh hour just as/he in the sentence. Choose the (3) at the time of committing the was about to be hanged. alternative which best expresses the crime (1) at eleven o’ clock meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. (4) after reading the rules (2) suddenly (SSC Stenographer (Grade"C" &"D") 233. I was so disappointed when my (3) at the very last moment Exam. 26.09.2010) close friend left me in the (4) at midnight 225. Even though the new clerk was lurch. 219. He spoke well though it was his gi ven a di fficult task, he (1) went away without waiting maiden speech. remained cool as a cucumber. for me (1) long speech (2) helped me in difficult times (1) not nervous or emotional (2) brief speech (3) abandoned me when I (2) caught cold needed help (3) first speech (3) was happy (4) stopped helping me in (4) emotional speech (4) was scared emergency SEE–718