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

She didn't realize that the clever salesman was taking her for a ride.

• forcing her to go with him

• trying to trick her

• taking her in a car

• pulling her along

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

I jumped out of my skin when the explosion happened.

• was angry

• was in panic

• was excited

• was nervous

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

There is no point in discussing the new project with him as he always pours cold water on and new ideas.

• postpones

• puts off

• dislikes

• disapproves of

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

His speech has taken the wind out of my sails.

• made me remember my past

• made my words or actions ineffective

• made me depressed

• made me think of the future

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

Regardless of what her parents said, she wanted to let her hair down that night.

• work till late

• really enjoy

• wash her hair

• comb her hair

In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below, one of which may be a better option. In case of no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

It took her a long time to get past her failure in the medical examination.

• through

• over

• by

• No improvement

In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below, one of which may be a better option. In case of no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

He was asleep before the mother tucked him off.

• through

• away

• in

• No improvement

In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below, one of which may be a better option. In case of no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

I did not agree with him; he appeared to be so bigoted for me to concur.

• much

• away

• too

• No improvement

In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below, one of which may be a better option. In case of no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

As soon as she noticed the workmen,  she asked them what they have been doing.

• have done

• had been

• are doing

• No improvement

In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (a), (b) and (c) below, one of which may be a better option. In case of no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

The boy wanted to ask his father for money, but waited for a propitious occasion.

• Protective

• Prophetic

• prospective

• No improvement