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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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Q81

Draw the line

A. To create a picture
B. To set a limit on what is acceptable
C. To complete a task
D. To begin an argument
Answer
Correct option: BTo set a limit on what is acceptable
Q82

Eat humble pie

A. To eat simple food
B. To admit one's mistake and apologize
C. To become poor
D. To refuse an invitation
Answer
Correct option: BTo admit one's mistake and apologize
Q83

Give someone the cold shoulder

A. To welcome someone warmly
B. To deliberately ignore someone
C. To help someone
D. To criticize someone openly
Answer
Correct option: BTo deliberately ignore someone
Q84

Go to the dogs

A. To improve considerably
B. To deteriorate badly
C. To become popular
D. To travel somewhere
Answer
Correct option: BTo deteriorate badly
Q85

Hold one's tongue

A. To remain silent
B. To speak loudly
C. To tell the truth
D. To criticize oneself
Answer
Correct option: ATo remain silent
Q86

In a nutshell

A. In great detail
B. In very few words
C. In a confusing manner
D. Without any explanation
Answer
Correct option: BIn very few words
Q87

Keep at bay

A. To keep something at a distance
B. To welcome someone
C. To defeat someone completely
D. To hide from someone
Answer
Correct option: ATo keep something at a distance
Q88

Lion's share

A. The smallest portion
B. The largest portion
C. An equal portion
D. An unfair punishment
Answer
Correct option: BThe largest portion
Q89

Make a mountain out of a molehill

A. To solve a serious problem
B. To exaggerate a small problem
C. To work extremely hard
D. To achieve something impossible
Answer
Correct option: BTo exaggerate a small problem
Q90

Put the cart before the horse

A. To do things in the wrong order
B. To work very quickly
C. To make a wise decision
D. To help someone succeed
Answer
Correct option: ATo do things in the wrong order
Q91

Rain cats and dogs

A. To rain very heavily
B. To rain lightly
C. To become stormy suddenly
D. To stop raining
Answer
Correct option: ATo rain very heavily
Q92

Red-letter day

A. An unlucky day
B. A memorable and important day
C. A working day
D. A day of protest
Answer
Correct option: BA memorable and important day
Q93

Safe and sound

A. Completely safe and unharmed
B. Extremely wealthy
C. Mentally strong
D. Very careful
Answer
Correct option: ACompletely safe and unharmed
Q94

Take the bull by the horns

A. To avoid a difficult problem
B. To deal with a difficult situation directly and bravely
C. To become unnecessarily aggressive
D. To take an impossible risk
Answer
Correct option: BTo deal with a difficult situation directly and bravely
Q95

Turn over a new leaf

A. To begin behaving in a better way
B. To read another page
C. To change one's profession
D. To forget one's responsibilities
Answer
Correct option: ATo begin behaving in a better way
Q96

Wear one's heart on one's sleeve

A. To hide one's feelings
B. To show one's feelings openly
C. To become emotional without reason
D. To fall in love easily
Answer
Correct option: BTo show one's feelings openly
Q97

A drop in the ocean

A. A very large amount
B. A very small amount compared with what is needed
C. A complete waste
D. An unexpected benefit
Answer
Correct option: BA very small amount compared with what is needed
Q98

At arm's length

A. Very close emotionally
B. At a safe distance; avoiding close involvement
C. Within easy reach
D. Completely under control
Answer
Correct option: BAt a safe distance; avoiding close involvement
Q99

By hook or by crook

A. By fair means only
B. By any possible means
C. Without making an effort
D. By accident
Answer
Correct option: BBy any possible means
Q100

When pigs fly

A. Very soon
B. Something that will never happen
C. At an uncertain time
D. Something that happens regularly
Answer
Correct option: BSomething that will never happen

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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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