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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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Synonyms 1,576Antonyms 850Phrasal Verbs 1,471Idioms 1,544Para Jumbles 1,549One Word Substitution 950Error Detection 1,682

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Q921

At face value

A. According to what something appears to mean
B. According to its hidden meaning
C. At a discounted price
D. After a thorough investigation
Answer
Correct option: AAccording to what something appears to mean
Q922

At full tilt

A. At maximum speed or effort
B. At a very slow pace
C. Without a clear purpose
D. With little enthusiasm
Answer
Correct option: AAt maximum speed or effort
Q923

At the mercy of

A. Completely dependent on someone or something beyond one's control
B. In full control of a situation
C. Protected from every danger
D. Working in cooperation with someone
Answer
Correct option: ACompletely dependent on someone or something beyond one's control
Q924

Back to basics

A. Return to fundamental principles or methods
B. Abandon learning completely
C. Adopt only advanced techniques
D. Repeat an earlier mistake
Answer
Correct option: AReturn to fundamental principles or methods
Q925

Bad hair day

A. A day when things seem to go wrong
B. A day spent at a salon
C. A particularly successful day
D. A day without any work
Answer
Correct option: AA day when things seem to go wrong
Q926

Beat the odds

A. Succeed despite unfavourable circumstances
B. Win without any competition
C. Avoid taking risks
D. Accept defeat immediately
Answer
Correct option: ASucceed despite unfavourable circumstances
Q927

Bite the hand that feeds you

A. Harm or criticize someone who helps or supports you
B. Refuse an unnecessary favour
C. Help someone without expecting anything
D. Become financially independent
Answer
Correct option: AHarm or criticize someone who helps or supports you
Q928

Blow the whistle on

A. Report wrongdoing or illegal activity
B. Begin a sporting event
C. Ignore a serious offence
D. Support dishonest behaviour
Answer
Correct option: AReport wrongdoing or illegal activity
Q929

Bring to bear

A. Apply or use a skill, resource, or influence
B. Avoid using available resources
C. Reveal a hidden fact
D. Create unnecessary pressure
Answer
Correct option: AApply or use a skill, resource, or influence
Q930

Come to terms with

A. Accept and learn to deal with a difficult reality
B. Reject an agreement
C. Forget something immediately
D. Avoid a necessary decision
Answer
Correct option: AAccept and learn to deal with a difficult reality
Q931

Draw blood

A. Cause injury or successfully hurt an opponent
B. Donate blood voluntarily
C. Make peace with an opponent
D. Lose an argument completely
Answer
Correct option: ACause injury or successfully hurt an opponent
Q932

Hit a nerve

A. Touch upon a sensitive subject that causes a strong reaction
B. Cause a physical injury only
C. Solve a difficult problem
D. Make someone feel relaxed
Answer
Correct option: ATouch upon a sensitive subject that causes a strong reaction
Q933

Keep one's powder dry

A. Remain prepared for future difficulties
B. Avoid taking any action forever
C. Hide important evidence
D. Save money for entertainment
Answer
Correct option: ARemain prepared for future difficulties
Q934

On tenterhooks

A. In a state of anxious suspense
B. Completely relaxed
C. Extremely confident
D. Uninterested in the result
Answer
Correct option: AIn a state of anxious suspense
Q935

Once and for all

A. Finally and permanently
B. Occasionally
C. For the first time only
D. Without reaching a decision
Answer
Correct option: AFinally and permanently
Q936

Put the brakes on

A. Slow down or stop an activity
B. Increase the speed of progress
C. Begin a new project
D. Ignore a warning
Answer
Correct option: ASlow down or stop an activity
Q937

Ride roughshod over

A. Treat others' rights or feelings without consideration
B. Respect everyone's opinions
C. Cooperate with an opponent
D. Follow rules carefully
Answer
Correct option: ATreat others' rights or feelings without consideration
Q938

Turn up one's nose at

A. Reject something because one considers it inferior
B. Accept something gratefully
C. Become interested in something
D. Examine something closely
Answer
Correct option: AReject something because one considers it inferior
Q939

Walk a fine line

A. Carefully balance between two difficult or opposing positions
B. Walk along a narrow road
C. Make an easy choice
D. Avoid every responsibility
Answer
Correct option: ACarefully balance between two difficult or opposing positions
Q940

Within striking distance

A. Close enough to achieve a goal
B. Completely unable to succeed
C. Far away from a destination
D. Ready to begin a physical fight only
Answer
Correct option: AClose enough to achieve a goal

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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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