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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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Q221

Come clean

A. To admit the truth
B. To clean something completely
C. To start again
D. To escape punishment
Answer
Correct option: ATo admit the truth
Q222

Cook the books

A. To dishonestly alter financial records
B. To publish a cookbook
C. To study accounting
D. To calculate expenses correctly
Answer
Correct option: ATo dishonestly alter financial records
Q223

Cross that bridge when you come to it

A. To deal with a problem when it actually arises
B. To prepare for every possible problem
C. To ignore all difficulties
D. To travel without planning
Answer
Correct option: ATo deal with a problem when it actually arises
Q224

Cry wolf

A. To raise a false alarm repeatedly
B. To ask for genuine help
C. To become frightened
D. To complain about animals
Answer
Correct option: ATo raise a false alarm repeatedly
Q225

Dead as a doornail

A. Completely dead or no longer functioning
B. Extremely tired
C. Seriously injured
D. Completely silent
Answer
Correct option: ACompletely dead or no longer functioning
Q226

Dig one's heels in

A. To stubbornly refuse to change one's position
B. To begin working hard
C. To run away quickly
D. To admit one's mistake
Answer
Correct option: ATo stubbornly refuse to change one's position
Q227

Down to earth

A. Practical and sensible
B. Extremely ambitious
C. Poor and unsuccessful
D. Uneducated
Answer
Correct option: APractical and sensible
Q228

Drive someone up the wall

A. To annoy someone greatly
B. To help someone succeed
C. To frighten someone
D. To challenge someone
Answer
Correct option: ATo annoy someone greatly
Q229

Easy does it

A. Proceed slowly and carefully
B. Finish something immediately
C. Avoid doing anything
D. Take a dangerous risk
Answer
Correct option: AProceed slowly and carefully
Q230

Elephant in the room

A. An obvious problem everyone avoids discussing
B. A very large person
C. An insignificant problem
D. An unexpected visitor
Answer
Correct option: AAn obvious problem everyone avoids discussing
Q231

Fit as a fiddle

A. Very healthy and physically fit
B. Extremely thin
C. Very talented in music
D. Slightly ill
Answer
Correct option: AVery healthy and physically fit
Q232

Get a taste of one's own medicine

A. To experience the same unpleasant treatment one gives others
B. To receive medical treatment
C. To learn from a teacher
D. To forgive an enemy
Answer
Correct option: ATo experience the same unpleasant treatment one gives others
Q233

Get something off one's chest

A. To talk about something that has been troubling you
B. To forget something immediately
C. To avoid discussing a problem
D. To recover from an illness
Answer
Correct option: ATo talk about something that has been troubling you
Q234

Give someone a run for their money

A. To compete strongly with someone
B. To lend money to someone
C. To defeat someone easily
D. To waste someone's money
Answer
Correct option: ATo compete strongly with someone
Q235

Go back to the drawing board

A. To rethink a failed plan from the beginning
B. To copy an old plan
C. To stop planning permanently
D. To complete a successful task
Answer
Correct option: ATo rethink a failed plan from the beginning
Q236

Go out on a limb

A. To take a risk in supporting an idea or person
B. To climb a tree
C. To refuse to help someone
D. To follow the majority
Answer
Correct option: ATo take a risk in supporting an idea or person
Q237

Go through the roof

A. To rise extremely quickly
B. To fall suddenly
C. To remain unchanged
D. To disappear completely
Answer
Correct option: ATo rise extremely quickly
Q238

Grease someone's palm

A. To bribe someone
B. To shake hands
C. To help someone honestly
D. To praise someone
Answer
Correct option: ATo bribe someone
Q239

Have bigger fish to fry

A. To have more important things to do
B. To prepare a large meal
C. To face financial difficulties
D. To compete with powerful people
Answer
Correct option: ATo have more important things to do
Q240

Have one's head in the clouds

A. To be unrealistic or lost in dreams
B. To be extremely intelligent
C. To be very angry
D. To be successful
Answer
Correct option: ATo be unrealistic or lost in dreams

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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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