Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
That lady must have an axe to grind that's why she is not reporting your crime.
Option 1: To have a tedious job
Option 2: To have a crucial information
Option 3: To delay one's actions
Option 4: To have an ulterior motive
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Correct Answer: To have an ulterior motive
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
In this context, the phrase suggests that the lady has a hidden personal agenda or motive for not reporting the crime, indicating a vested interest or bias. Having an axe to grind means having a personal reason for doing or saying something, often with a hidden agenda or personal bias.
Therefore, the correct answer is, "to have an ulterior motive."
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Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. The film's director decide to reshoot the scene.
Option 1: deciding to reshoot
Option 2: decide to reshot
Option 3: decided to reshoot
Option 4: no improvement
He is foaming at the mouth about the committee's decision.
Option 1: To be enraged and show it
Option 2: to cause damage to someone
Option 3: to not recognise something good
Option 4: to be upset about something that happened in the past
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The idea was to delivered governmental services at the citizen's doorstep.
Option 1: delivering government serviced
Option 2: delivers governmental servicing
Option 3: No improvement
Option 4: deliver government services
Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. Either you and my sister is involved in this crime.
Option 1: you or mine
Option 2: you nor my
Option 3: you or my
Option 4: No improvement required
The comedian's jokes are so bad that audiences usually groaning instead of laugh.
Option 1: usually groan instead of
Option 2: usual groan instead off
Option 3: usual groaned despite of
Option 4: No improvement
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