SSC CGL English – Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitution, Phrasal Verbs – Level 3 · Challenge
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bury the hatchet = end a quarrel and make peace.
SSC CGL English – Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitution, Phrasal Verbs – Level 3 · Challenge – 8 questions, subject: English Language & Comprehension. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
Idiom in contextSelect the most appropriate meaning of the idiom in bold.
The news that the old mill would close was a bolt from the blue for the workers.
The news that the old mill would close was a bolt from the blue for the workers.
Correct Answer: B [an unexpected shock]
Explanation:
bolt from the blue = a complete surprise.
2.
One-word substitutionSelect the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who can use both hands equally well
One who can use both hands equally well
Correct Answer: D [ambidextrous]
Explanation:
ambi (both) + dexter (right hand, skilful).
3.
Two-sense verbIn which sentence does 'bring up' mean 'raise a child'?
Correct Answer: B [Her grandparents brought her up in a small village.]
Explanation:
Only 'Her grandparents brought her up …' is about raising a child.
4.
Idiom in contextFill in the blank with the correct idiom.
Don't ______; tell me directly what you want.
Don't ______; tell me directly what you want.
Correct Answer: C [beat about the bush]
Explanation:
'tell me directly' is the opposite of beating about the bush.
5.
One-word substitutionSelect the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A remedy for all problems
A remedy for all problems
Correct Answer: A [panacea]
Explanation:
pan (all) + akos (cure): panacea.
6.
Statement-basedConsider the statements.
I. 'Posthumous' describes something that happens after a person's death.
II. 'Anonymous' means written by many authors.
I. 'Posthumous' describes something that happens after a person's death.
II. 'Anonymous' means written by many authors.
Correct Answer: A [Only I]
Explanation:
Anonymous = of unknown name; unanimous = all agreeing.
7.
Phrasal verbFill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb.
Despite the setback, she refused to ______ her dream.
Despite the setback, she refused to ______ her dream.
Correct Answer: D [give up]
Explanation:
give up = abandon (give up her dream).
8.
Idiom in contextSelect the most appropriate meaning of the idiom in bold.
After years of silence, the two brothers finally buried the hatchet at their sister's wedding.
After years of silence, the two brothers finally buried the hatchet at their sister's wedding.
Correct Answer: C [made peace]
Explanation:
bury the hatchet = end a quarrel and make peace.
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