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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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Q901

A double-edged sword

A. Something that has both advantages and disadvantages
B. A completely useless object
C. A situation with no possible solution
D. Something that always produces good results
Answer
Correct option: ASomething that has both advantages and disadvantages
Q902

A drop in the bucket

A. An amount too small to make a significant difference
B. A sudden heavy rainfall
C. A large contribution
D. An unexpected achievement
Answer
Correct option: AAn amount too small to make a significant difference
Q903

A false dawn

A. An apparent improvement that does not last
B. An early morning journey
C. A guaranteed new beginning
D. A completely unexpected disaster
Answer
Correct option: AAn apparent improvement that does not last
Q904

A fine line

A. A very small difference between two situations
B. A beautifully written sentence
C. A clearly marked boundary
D. A completely unrelated matter
Answer
Correct option: AA very small difference between two situations
Q905

A free hand

A. Freedom to act or make decisions independently
B. An offer of unpaid assistance
C. A lack of responsibility
D. Permission to leave work early
Answer
Correct option: AFreedom to act or make decisions independently
Q906

A hard row to hoe

A. A difficult task or situation
B. An easy agricultural activity
C. A rewarding holiday
D. A task already completed
Answer
Correct option: AA difficult task or situation
Q907

A hollow victory

A. A victory that brings little satisfaction
B. A victory achieved without effort
C. A completely unexpected success
D. A victory celebrated by everyone
Answer
Correct option: AA victory that brings little satisfaction
Q908

A level playing field

A. A situation offering everyone a fair opportunity
B. A perfectly flat sports ground
C. A competition without rules
D. A situation in which everyone has equal ability
Answer
Correct option: AA situation offering everyone a fair opportunity
Q909

A mixed bag

A. A combination of different kinds of things or results
B. A collection of identical objects
C. A completely unsuccessful attempt
D. A bag containing several gifts
Answer
Correct option: AA combination of different kinds of things or results
Q910

A moot point

A. A subject open to debate or discussion
B. A fact accepted by everyone
C. A completely irrelevant person
D. A problem already solved permanently
Answer
Correct option: AA subject open to debate or discussion
Q911

A red herring

A. Something that distracts attention from the real issue
B. A clear indication of danger
C. An important piece of evidence
D. A final solution to a problem
Answer
Correct option: ASomething that distracts attention from the real issue
Q912

A sea change

A. A major transformation
B. A minor adjustment
C. A change in ocean currents only
D. A temporary interruption
Answer
Correct option: AA major transformation
Q913

A silver bullet

A. A simple solution to a complicated problem
B. An expensive weapon
C. A problem without a solution
D. An unsuccessful experiment
Answer
Correct option: AA simple solution to a complicated problem
Q914

A tough sell

A. Something difficult to persuade people to accept
B. An expensive product that sells easily
C. A profitable business
D. A dishonest transaction
Answer
Correct option: ASomething difficult to persuade people to accept
Q915

A wild card

A. An unpredictable person or factor that may affect the result
B. A completely reliable person
C. An officially selected winner
D. An unnecessary participant
Answer
Correct option: AAn unpredictable person or factor that may affect the result
Q916

Against the grain

A. Contrary to one's natural feelings or usual practice
B. According to established customs
C. Without any difficulty
D. With complete agreement
Answer
Correct option: AContrary to one's natural feelings or usual practice
Q917

All bets are off

A. The previous expectations or arrangements no longer apply
B. Every competition has ended
C. A result is completely certain
D. All participants have agreed
Answer
Correct option: AThe previous expectations or arrangements no longer apply
Q918

An uphill battle

A. A difficult struggle requiring sustained effort
B. An easy victory
C. A journey through mountains
D. An unnecessary disagreement
Answer
Correct option: AA difficult struggle requiring sustained effort
Q919

As plain as day

A. Completely obvious
B. Extremely complicated
C. Deliberately concealed
D. Only partly understood
Answer
Correct option: ACompletely obvious
Q920

At a premium

A. Scarce and therefore highly valued
B. Available in unlimited quantities
C. Completely worthless
D. Offered without charge
Answer
Correct option: AScarce and therefore highly valued

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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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