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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

17 Sep 2026 · ENGLISH

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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Q481

Ring a bell

A. Sound familiar
B. Make a loud noise
C. Give a warning
D. Be completely unknown
Answer
Correct option: ASound familiar
Q482

Run in the family

A. Be a common characteristic among family members
B. Leave one's family
C. Exercise with relatives
D. Cause family conflict
Answer
Correct option: ABe a common characteristic among family members
Q483

Save one's skin

A. Protect oneself from danger or punishment
B. Improve one's appearance
C. Help someone else
D. Recover from illness
Answer
Correct option: AProtect oneself from danger or punishment
Q484

See which way the cat jumps

A. Wait to see how a situation develops before deciding
B. Observe an animal carefully
C. Make a quick decision
D. Take an unnecessary risk
Answer
Correct option: AWait to see how a situation develops before deciding
Q485

Shake a leg

A. Hurry up
B. Dance professionally
C. Take some rest
D. Walk carefully
Answer
Correct option: AHurry up
Q486

Sink or swim

A. Succeed or fail entirely through one's own efforts
B. Learn how to swim
C. Avoid taking responsibility
D. Receive guaranteed assistance
Answer
Correct option: ASucceed or fail entirely through one's own efforts
Q487

Stand one's ground

A. Refuse to change one's position despite pressure
B. Remain physically standing
C. Avoid confrontation
D. Admit defeat
Answer
Correct option: ARefuse to change one's position despite pressure
Q488

Steer clear of

A. Avoid someone or something
B. Move directly towards something
C. Control a vehicle carefully
D. Solve a problem
Answer
Correct option: AAvoid someone or something
Q489

Take a back seat

A. Accept a less active or important role
B. Become the leader
C. Travel as a passenger
D. Refuse to participate completely
Answer
Correct option: AAccept a less active or important role
Q490

Take someone to task

A. Criticize or reprimand someone for wrongdoing
B. Give someone a job
C. Help someone complete a task
D. Praise someone's achievement
Answer
Correct option: ACriticize or reprimand someone for wrongdoing
Q491

The best of both worlds

A. The advantages of two different situations at the same time
B. The choice between two bad options
C. A completely impossible situation
D. Success achieved without effort
Answer
Correct option: AThe advantages of two different situations at the same time
Q492

The icing on the cake

A. Something extra that makes a good situation even better
B. An unnecessary problem
C. The most difficult part of a task
D. A disappointing result
Answer
Correct option: ASomething extra that makes a good situation even better
Q493

The whole ball of wax

A. Everything involved in a situation
B. A small part of something
C. An unnecessary object
D. A complicated problem only
Answer
Correct option: AEverything involved in a situation
Q494

Throw a spanner in the works

A. Cause a problem that prevents a plan from succeeding smoothly
B. Repair a machine
C. Improve a plan
D. Complete work early
Answer
Correct option: ACause a problem that prevents a plan from succeeding smoothly
Q495

Tighten one's belt

A. Spend less money because of financial difficulty
B. Dress more formally
C. Work harder physically
D. Save food for later
Answer
Correct option: ASpend less money because of financial difficulty
Q496

Turn a blind eye

A. Deliberately ignore something wrong
B. Fail to notice something accidentally
C. Lose one's eyesight
D. Watch something carefully
Answer
Correct option: ADeliberately ignore something wrong
Q497

Under lock and key

A. Securely locked away
B. Easily accessible
C. Completely lost
D. Publicly displayed
Answer
Correct option: ASecurely locked away
Q498

Up the creek without a paddle

A. In serious difficulty without an obvious solution
B. Travelling comfortably
C. Completely prepared
D. In a profitable situation
Answer
Correct option: AIn serious difficulty without an obvious solution
Q499

Wipe the slate clean

A. Forget past mistakes and start again
B. Hide evidence of wrongdoing
C. Clean something thoroughly
D. End a relationship permanently
Answer
Correct option: AForget past mistakes and start again
Q500

Above one's pay grade

A. Beyond one's level of authority or responsibility
B. Better paid than expected
C. Below one's ability
D. Easy to understand
Answer
Correct option: ABeyond one's level of authority or responsibility

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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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