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English Language And Comprehension

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SSCCGL Class 12

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161.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To strain every nerve

  • to make utmost efforts

  • to feel weak and tired

  • to be a diligent worker

  • to be methodical in work


A.

to make utmost efforts

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162.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To flog a dead horse

  • to whip a dead horse

  • to attempt to do the impossible

  • waste one's efforts

  • to take advantage of a weakness

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163.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To show a clean pair of heels

  • to hide

  • to escape

  • to pursue

  • to follow

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164.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To die in a harness

  • premeditated murder

  • dying young in an accident

  • to die while in service

  • to be taken by surprise

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165.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To feather one's nest

  • to make a residential house

  • something that lasts for a short time

  • to profit in a dishonest way

  • None of the above

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166.

A sentence is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

A taller Sikh rushed forward than any of his comrades.

  • A Sikh, taller than any of his comrades, rushed forward

  • A Sikh rushed toward taller than any of his comrades

  • A Sikh rushed toward than any of his comrades taller

  • No improvement

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167.

A sentence is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

An author in the reign of Queen Anne who was famous lived in a cottage.

  • An author in the reign, who was famous, of Queen Anne lived in a cottage

  • In the reign of Queen Anne, an author lived in a cottage, who was famous

  • An author who was famous in the reign of Queen Anna lived in a cottage

  • No improvement

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168.

A sentence is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

In the absence of your support, he would have lost the election.

  • Lacking your support, he would have lost the election

  • But for your support, he would have lost the election

  • He would have lost the election if you had not supported him

  • No improvement

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169.

A sentence is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

My uncle is enough rich to by a car

  • My uncle is rich enough to buy a car

  • My uncle is richer enough to buy a car

  • My uncle is enough richer to buy a car

  • No improvement

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170.

A sentence is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Walking along the road, an old man ran over the lorry

  • Walking along the road, an old man ran behind the lorry

  • Running along the road, the lorry ran over an old man

  • The lorry ran over an old man man walking along the road

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