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
B.
spending foolishly
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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