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

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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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Q401

A bolt from the blue

A. A completely unexpected event
B. A carefully planned event
C. A minor disagreement
D. A regular occurrence
Answer
Correct option: AA completely unexpected event
Q402

A dime a dozen

A. Very common and easy to find
B. Extremely expensive
C. Very rare
D. Completely useless
Answer
Correct option: AVery common and easy to find
Q403

A fine kettle of fish

A. An awkward or difficult situation
B. A pleasant surprise
C. A profitable opportunity
D. A delicious meal
Answer
Correct option: AAn awkward or difficult situation
Q404

A hair's breadth

A. A very small distance or margin
B. A great distance
C. A long period
D. An exact measurement
Answer
Correct option: AA very small distance or margin
Q405

A rolling stone gathers no moss

A. A person who keeps moving may not build stability or lasting attachments
B. Travelling always makes a person rich
C. Hard work guarantees success
D. Change should always be avoided
Answer
Correct option: AA person who keeps moving may not build stability or lasting attachments
Q406

A watched pot never boils

A. Time seems to pass slowly when one waits impatiently
B. Cooking requires patience
C. Careful observation prevents mistakes
D. Waiting always produces success
Answer
Correct option: ATime seems to pass slowly when one waits impatiently
Q407

Add up

A. To make sense or seem reasonable
B. To become expensive
C. To calculate incorrectly
D. To create confusion
Answer
Correct option: ATo make sense or seem reasonable
Q408

All bark and no bite

A. Someone who threatens but does not act
B. Someone extremely dangerous
C. Someone who never speaks
D. Someone very courageous
Answer
Correct option: ASomeone who threatens but does not act
Q409

All hell breaks loose

A. A situation suddenly becomes chaotic
B. Everyone becomes quiet
C. A problem is solved peacefully
D. A celebration begins
Answer
Correct option: AA situation suddenly becomes chaotic
Q410

An eye for an eye

A. Punishment equal to the harm caused
B. Forgiving every offence
C. Helping an enemy
D. Ignoring injustice
Answer
Correct option: APunishment equal to the harm caused
Q411

As cool as a cucumber

A. Very calm and relaxed
B. Extremely frightened
C. Very angry
D. Completely confused
Answer
Correct option: AVery calm and relaxed
Q412

As good as gold

A. Very well behaved
B. Extremely wealthy
C. Highly valuable
D. Very intelligent
Answer
Correct option: AVery well behaved
Q413

At a stone's throw

A. Very near
B. Very far away
C. Difficult to reach
D. In an unknown place
Answer
Correct option: AVery near
Q414

At the crack of dawn

A. Very early in the morning
B. Late at night
C. At noon
D. Immediately after sunset
Answer
Correct option: AVery early in the morning
Q415

Back to the salt mines

A. Return to work after a break
B. Begin a dangerous journey
C. Accept a poorly paid job
D. Work underground
Answer
Correct option: AReturn to work after a break
Q416

Be snowed under

A. Have too much work to do
B. Be trapped by snow
C. Feel extremely cold
D. Have nothing to do
Answer
Correct option: AHave too much work to do
Q417

Bear fruit

A. Produce successful results
B. Grow physically stronger
C. Become wealthy suddenly
D. Cause a problem
Answer
Correct option: AProduce successful results
Q418

Beat someone to the punch

A. Act before someone else gets the chance
B. Defeat someone physically
C. Avoid competition
D. Copy another person's work
Answer
Correct option: AAct before someone else gets the chance
Q419

Before you know it

A. Very soon or surprisingly quickly
B. After a very long time
C. At an uncertain time
D. Before receiving information
Answer
Correct option: AVery soon or surprisingly quickly
Q420

Bend someone's ear

A. Talk to someone for a long time, often about a problem
B. Punish someone
C. Listen carefully
D. Give someone secret information
Answer
Correct option: ATalk to someone for a long time, often about a problem

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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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