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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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Q261

On a shoestring

A. With very little money
B. With unlimited money
C. Without preparation
D. With great difficulty in walking
Answer
Correct option: AWith very little money
Q262

On the spur of the moment

A. Suddenly without previous planning
B. After careful consideration
C. At the correct time
D. Under great pressure
Answer
Correct option: ASuddenly without previous planning
Q263

Out of one's depth

A. In a situation too difficult for one's ability
B. Extremely knowledgeable
C. Swimming in deep water
D. Completely confident
Answer
Correct option: AIn a situation too difficult for one's ability
Q264

Pass the buck

A. To shift responsibility to someone else
B. To accept responsibility
C. To lend someone money
D. To make a quick decision
Answer
Correct option: ATo shift responsibility to someone else
Q265

Pay through the nose

A. To pay an excessively high price
B. To refuse to pay
C. To pay in instalments
D. To receive a discount
Answer
Correct option: ATo pay an excessively high price
Q266

Play it by ear

A. To decide what to do as a situation develops
B. To follow a detailed plan
C. To play music from memory
D. To ignore instructions
Answer
Correct option: ATo decide what to do as a situation develops
Q267

Put one's money where one's mouth is

A. To support one's words with action or money
B. To stop talking about money
C. To spend money carelessly
D. To hide one's wealth
Answer
Correct option: ATo support one's words with action or money
Q268

Put someone in their place

A. To make someone realize they are behaving arrogantly or improperly
B. To give someone a job
C. To help someone find a seat
D. To promote someone
Answer
Correct option: ATo make someone realize they are behaving arrogantly or improperly
Q269

Rock the boat

A. To cause trouble in a stable situation
B. To travel by sea
C. To improve a situation
D. To remain silent
Answer
Correct option: ATo cause trouble in a stable situation
Q270

See the light

A. To finally understand or accept something
B. To wake up early
C. To become religious
D. To discover electricity
Answer
Correct option: ATo finally understand or accept something
Q271

Shoot oneself in the foot

A. To harm one's own interests through one's actions
B. To suffer an accidental injury
C. To defeat an opponent
D. To take a dangerous journey
Answer
Correct option: ATo harm one's own interests through one's actions
Q272

Sit tight

A. To wait patiently without taking action
B. To work continuously
C. To sit uncomfortably
D. To make a quick decision
Answer
Correct option: ATo wait patiently without taking action
Q273

Smooth sailing

A. Easy progress without major difficulties
B. A dangerous journey
C. A sea voyage
D. An uncertain situation
Answer
Correct option: AEasy progress without major difficulties
Q274

Stick to one's guns

A. To refuse to change one's opinion or decision
B. To prepare for a fight
C. To follow military orders
D. To threaten someone
Answer
Correct option: ATo refuse to change one's opinion or decision
Q275

Take the wind out of someone's sails

A. To reduce someone's confidence or enthusiasm
B. To help someone travel
C. To encourage someone
D. To defeat someone physically
Answer
Correct option: ATo reduce someone's confidence or enthusiasm
Q276

The tip of the iceberg

A. A small visible part of a much larger problem
B. The most difficult part of a problem
C. The solution to a problem
D. An insignificant matter
Answer
Correct option: AA small visible part of a much larger problem
Q277

Throw someone under the bus

A. To sacrifice or blame someone to protect oneself
B. To physically attack someone
C. To rescue someone from danger
D. To give someone a lift
Answer
Correct option: ATo sacrifice or blame someone to protect oneself
Q278

Tie the knot

A. To get married
B. To solve a difficult problem
C. To make a promise
D. To end a relationship
Answer
Correct option: ATo get married
Q279

Toe the line

A. To obey rules or follow an accepted standard
B. To challenge authority
C. To cross a boundary
D. To begin a race
Answer
Correct option: ATo obey rules or follow an accepted standard
Q280

Twist someone's arm

A. To strongly persuade someone
B. To physically injure someone
C. To punish someone
D. To refuse someone's request
Answer
Correct option: ATo strongly persuade someone

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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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