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07 Oct 2026 · ENGLISH

Tense Complete Rules | काल — 12 Tenses, Examples & Questions for SSC and Railway

26 Sep 2026 · ENGLISH

Conjunction Complete Rules & Questions | Conjunction सम्पूर्ण नियम

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Preposition Complete Rules for SSC Railway | Preposition सम्पूर्ण नियम

14 Sep 2026 · ENGLISH

Fatehpur Sikri: The Magnificent Mughal City of Emperor Akbar| फतेहपुर सीकरी: सम्राट अकबर का भव्य मुगल नगर | ENGLISH TRANSALTION PRACTICE

12 Sep 2026 · ENGLISH

Elephanta Caves: The Magnificent Rock-Cut Heritage of Shiva | एलिफेंटा की गुफाएँ: भगवान शिव की भव्य शैलकृत विरासत | ENGLISH TRANSLATION PRACTICE

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Q201

An arm and a leg

A. A very high price
B. A small favour
C. A physical injury
D. A difficult journey
Answer
Correct option: AA very high price
Q202

At the end of one's tether

A. Having no patience or strength left
B. Feeling extremely energetic
C. Being financially successful
D. Beginning a new task
Answer
Correct option: AHaving no patience or strength left
Q203

Back to the drawing board

A. To start planning again after failure
B. To complete a successful project
C. To copy another person's work
D. To postpone work indefinitely
Answer
Correct option: ATo start planning again after failure
Q204

Be on the ball

A. To be alert and quick to understand
B. To be confused
C. To be physically strong
D. To be extremely lucky
Answer
Correct option: ATo be alert and quick to understand
Q205

Behind closed doors

A. In private
B. In public
C. Without permission
D. Very quickly
Answer
Correct option: AIn private
Q206

Bells and whistles

A. Attractive extra features
B. Serious warnings
C. Musical instruments
D. Unnecessary arguments
Answer
Correct option: AAttractive extra features
Q207

Below par

A. Below the usual standard
B. Extremely expensive
C. Better than expected
D. Completely impossible
Answer
Correct option: ABelow the usual standard
Q208

Beside the point

A. Irrelevant to the main subject
B. Completely correct
C. Extremely important
D. Difficult to explain
Answer
Correct option: AIrrelevant to the main subject
Q209

Big fish in a small pond

A. An important person in a small organization
B. An unsuccessful businessman
C. A person without influence
D. Someone who dislikes competition
Answer
Correct option: AAn important person in a small organization
Q210

Blow hot and cold

A. To keep changing one's attitude
B. To become seriously ill
C. To speak angrily
D. To remain determined
Answer
Correct option: ATo keep changing one's attitude
Q211

Break the bank

A. To cost more than one can afford
B. To rob a bank
C. To save a large amount
D. To receive unexpected money
Answer
Correct option: ATo cost more than one can afford
Q212

Breathe down someone's neck

A. To watch or pressure someone closely
B. To encourage someone politely
C. To avoid someone
D. To protect someone from danger
Answer
Correct option: ATo watch or pressure someone closely
Q213

Bring the house down

A. To receive an extremely enthusiastic response
B. To destroy a building
C. To cause financial loss
D. To cancel a performance
Answer
Correct option: ATo receive an extremely enthusiastic response
Q214

Brush something under the carpet

A. To hide or ignore an embarrassing problem
B. To clean something carefully
C. To investigate a problem
D. To solve a dispute publicly
Answer
Correct option: ATo hide or ignore an embarrassing problem
Q215

Buckle down

A. To start working seriously
B. To stop working
C. To admit defeat
D. To become frightened
Answer
Correct option: ATo start working seriously
Q216

Burn the candle at both ends

A. To exhaust oneself by doing too much
B. To waste electricity
C. To work only at night
D. To spend money carelessly
Answer
Correct option: ATo exhaust oneself by doing too much
Q217

Burst someone's bubble

A. To destroy someone's unrealistic belief or happiness
B. To surprise someone pleasantly
C. To encourage someone's dream
D. To make someone laugh
Answer
Correct option: ATo destroy someone's unrealistic belief or happiness
Q218

Buy time

A. To delay something to gain more time
B. To waste one's entire day
C. To purchase an expensive watch
D. To finish before a deadline
Answer
Correct option: ATo delay something to gain more time
Q219

Call someone's bluff

A. To challenge someone to prove a claim or threat
B. To believe someone's story
C. To praise someone's courage
D. To accept defeat
Answer
Correct option: ATo challenge someone to prove a claim or threat
Q220

Can't see the wood for the trees

A. To focus on details and miss the overall situation
B. To become lost in a forest
C. To understand everything clearly
D. To avoid difficult details
Answer
Correct option: ATo focus on details and miss the overall situation

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Q1

Select the most appropriate synonym of 'Obsequious'.

  1. Defiant
  2. Servile
  3. Independent
  4. Arrogant
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Answer: Servile

Obsequious describes a person who is excessively eager to please or obey someone, particularly a person in authority. Servile is the closest synonym because it suggests exaggerated submission and willingness to flatter. For example, an obsequious employee may agree with every opinion expressed by a superior, even when the opinion is incorrect. The word generally carries a negative meaning.

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Q2

Select the most appropriate antonym of 'Profligate'.

  1. Wasteful
  2. Extravagant
  3. Thrifty
  4. Reckless
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Answer: Thrifty

Profligate means recklessly extravagant or wasteful, especially in spending money. Thrifty describes someone who manages resources carefully and avoids unnecessary expenditure. Therefore, thrifty is the best antonym. A profligate person may spend beyond their means, whereas a thrifty person tries to save money and use resources efficiently.

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Q3

Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

  1. Neither of the two explanations are satisfactory.
  2. Neither of the two explanations is satisfactory.
  3. Neither of the two explanation is satisfactory.
  4. Neither of the two explanations have satisfactory.
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Answer: Neither of the two explanations is satisfactory.

In formal standard English, neither, when used as a singular pronoun referring to two alternatives, generally takes a singular verb. Therefore, 'Neither of the two explanations is satisfactory' is the expected examination answer. The noun following 'of the two' remains plural, but the subject of the verb is 'neither'.

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