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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Preferring or attracted to sunlight

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    Topophilia
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    Homophile
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    Lithophilous
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    Heliophilous
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Answer : 4. "Heliophilous"

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

He is known for blowing his own trumpet.

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    clattering
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    shouting
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    clamouring
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    boasting
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Answer : 4. "boasting"

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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.

Get out of hand

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    Get out of control
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    Get fired
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    Get a sack
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    Get out of the group
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    Get something extra
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Answer : 1. "Get out of control"
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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.

Devil's Advocate

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    To present a counter argument
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    To act as a witness of a criminal
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    To stab/attack from behind
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    To support someone wrong
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    To speak something wrong in the greed of getting money
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Answer : 1. "To present a counter argument"
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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.

To hear something straight from the horse's mouth

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    To get rebuked or scolded by someone
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    To hear something from the authoritative source
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    To hear something bad from an uncivilized person
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    To hear rumors about oneself by someone
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    To hear something commendable for someone and then get jealous
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Answer : 4. "To hear rumors about oneself by someone"
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Direction (Q.131 to 140): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage, against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

Once upon a time a foolish brahmin (131) to Birbal with a strange request. He wanted to be (132) as ' pandit’. Now, the term pandit ' (133) to a man of knowledge. But unfortunately, this poor brahmin was uneducated. Birbal tried to explain the difference to him saying that it was not correct to call an uneducated man a pandit and because of this very reason it would be improper to call him so . But, the silly brahmin had his heart (134) on this title. Birbal came up with a brilliant solution and said that as the brahmin was an uneducated man he should (135) abuses and stones at anyone who dared to address him by the very same title. Then Birbal called all his servants and ordered them to call this brahmin pandit. The brahmin was very pleased. But the moment the servants started calling out to him as ' pandit ' he pretended to be very angry and (136) abusing them loudly. Then he picked up a few stones and hurled them in their direction. All this shouting and screaming (137) a crowd. When people realised that this brahmin was erupting every time someone called him pandit’, they all started to (138 ) him. Over the next couple of days, he would constantly hear the word ' pandit ' wherever he went very soon the whole town started referring to him as ' pandit ' much to his (139). The foolish brahmin never realised why people were calling him a pandit. He was extremely pleased with the result. He (140) Birbal from the bottom of his heart.

 Fill in the blank (137).

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    drew
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    selected
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    get
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    saw
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    scared
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Answer : 1. "drew"

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

Hold your horses for a moment while I make a phone call.

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    Be patient
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    Stayout
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    Be quiet
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    Wait
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Answer : 1. "Be patient"

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

Cry in the wilderness

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    Unpopular opinion
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    Confused and lost
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    Aggravate the situation
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    Rebuke
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Answer : 1. "Unpopular opinion"

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