Q.1-5. In question nos. 1 to 5, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/ Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
Q.1. Mina did something out of character today; she gave a beggar some money.
(A) did not act according to a script
(B) did not behave in one’s usual nature
(C) acted beyond what was required s
(D) behaved like a hypocrite
Q.2. People say that the banker is on his last legs.
(A) on the verge of ruin
(B) on his deathbed
(C) at the end of his wits
(D) at the end of his journey
Q.3. You cannot rely upon a greenhorn like James.
(A) an inexperienced person
(B) a notorious fraud
(C) a boastful person
(D) a careless worker
Q.4. When they called out his name as the winner of the grand prize, his jaw dropped.
(A) he fainted (B) he screamed in joy
(C) he was happy (D) he was astonished
Q.5. A hole and corner policy is never welcomed in a democratic society.
(A) corrupted (B) secret
(C) frail (D) degraded
Q.6-10. In question nos. 6 to 10, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (A), (B), (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D). Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
Q.6. Many accidents at the factory are caused of workers who do not read warning signs.
(A) is the cause of
(B) are caused by
(C) are caused because
(D) No improvement
Q.7. The government seems to have no idea for the welfare of the common man.
(A) no interest in (B) no account for
(C) no credibility in (D) No improvement
Q.8. The world community has expressed critical concern over recent attacks on minorities.
(A) active concern (B) firm concern
(C) grave concern (D) No improvement
Q.9. The wound on his hand is close now.
(A) is healing now (B) is repairing now
(C) is cleaning now (D) No improvement
Q.10. Too much worry is not good for our health.
(A) is beneficial (B) is harmful
(C) is hurtful (D) No improvement
ANSWERS
Q.1.(B)
Q.2.(B)
Q.3.(A)
Q.4.(D)
Q.5.(B)
Q.6.(C)
Q.7.(A)
Q.8.(C)
Q.9.(A)
Q.10.(B)
