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English Language And Comprehension

Class

SSCCGL Class 12

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171.

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
He is playing ducks and drakes with the wealth of his father.

  • spending lavishly

  • spending foolishly

  • spending carefully

  • spending diligently

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172.

In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternative to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c), which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case No improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
The field marshal knew that untrained troops were no good to him, he needed complete veterans.

  • well-maintained

  • seasoned

  • defiant

  • No improvement

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173.

In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternative to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c), which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case No improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
Once only did she give her way to emotions.

  • Once only did she give way to her emotions

  • Only once did she give away to emotions

  • Only once she did give way to her emotions

  • No improvement

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174.

In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternative to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c), which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case No improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
I don't think Harsh will beat Mohit at chess. Mohit is one too much for him.

  • one too many

  • too much one

  • too many one

  • No improvement


D.

No improvement

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175.

In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternative to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c), which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case No improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
Throughout history, both ancient and modern, men were fond of waging war.

  • are

  • had been

  • have been

  • No improvement

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176.

In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternative to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c), which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case No improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
An early bird catches the worm.

  • Early bird

  • The early bird

  • A early bird

  • No improvement

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177.

In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternative to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c), which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case No improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
As the tenant was in deficit with his rent we were forced to give him notice.

  • difficulties

  • behind

  • obligation

  • No improvement

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178.

In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternative to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c), which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case No improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
The engaged couple fell head over heels in love.

  • in love head over the heels

  • over head his heels in love

  • on his heels over head in love

  • No improvement

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179.

In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternative to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c), which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case No improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
Nightclubs are open far into night.

  • into far night

  • into the night far

  • far into the night

  • No improvement

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180.

In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternative to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c), which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case No improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
Who can prevent you from getting married now that you are within age?

  • on

  • in

  • of

  • No improvement

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