Question : Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and italics.
I had a close shave this morning – my car was hit badly by a bull.
Option 1: In a position where one might receive severe criticism.
Option 2: To be carrying a wild look.
Option 3: To request someone to stay calm and not get annoyed.
Option 4: A narrow escape.
Correct Answer: A narrow escape.
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The idiom a close shave in this context means a narrow escape. It doesn't refer to shaving in the literal sense but rather implies a situation where someone has barely avoided a dangerous or harmful event. In the given sentence, the speaker's car being hit by a bull could have resulted in a serious accident or injury, but luckily, he managed to escape unharmed.
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Look, the devil is beating his wife. Do you think we'll see a rainbow?
Option 1: One who presents a counter argument
Option 2: If you have nothing to do, you are likely to do some mischief
Option 3: The sun is shining while it rains
Option 4: When someone comes in unexpectedly while being talked about
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. TRANQUIL
Option 1: nervous
Option 2: agitated
Option 3: calm
Option 4: wild
Question : Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and italics. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims of this terrible tragedy.
Option 1: To receive or express praise for a job well done
Option 2: To feel sympathy for someone when they are distressed
Option 3: Well wishes for a deceased person
Option 4: To wish for things does not yield to anything
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Seeing no way to escape, the thief suited to the inspector.
(1) shooted
(2) surrendered
(3) supplied
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
My father advised me to shun bad peers.
(1) escape
(2) leave
(3) avoid
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
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