IDIOMS/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
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