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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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Q161

Move heaven and earth

A. To make every possible effort
B. To perform a miracle
C. To cause destruction
D. To travel widely
Answer
Correct option: ATo make every possible effort
Q162

Not one's cup of tea

A. Not something one likes or is interested in
B. Something extremely easy
C. Something one does every day
D. Something very expensive
Answer
Correct option: ANot something one likes or is interested in
Q163

On thin ice

A. In a risky or dangerous situation
B. Completely safe
C. Feeling cold
D. Working slowly
Answer
Correct option: AIn a risky or dangerous situation
Q164

Open a can of worms

A. To create a complicated set of problems
B. To solve all problems
C. To discover food
D. To make a simple decision
Answer
Correct option: ATo create a complicated set of problems
Q165

Pull up one's socks

A. To improve one's effort or behaviour
B. To get dressed
C. To take rest
D. To become careless
Answer
Correct option: ATo improve one's effort or behaviour
Q166

Put one's foot down

A. To take a firm stand
B. To stop walking
C. To apologize
D. To change one's opinion
Answer
Correct option: ATo take a firm stand
Q167

Rub salt into the wound

A. To make someone's pain or embarrassment worse
B. To heal an injury
C. To offer help
D. To forget an insult
Answer
Correct option: ATo make someone's pain or embarrassment worse
Q168

Rule of thumb

A. A practical general guideline
B. A strict law
C. A legal judgment
D. A scientific formula
Answer
Correct option: AA practical general guideline
Q169

Save for a rainy day

A. To save money for future difficulties
B. To avoid spending during rain
C. To prepare for a holiday
D. To spend all one's savings
Answer
Correct option: ATo save money for future difficulties
Q170

Skeleton in the closet

A. A hidden and embarrassing secret
B. An old object
C. A frightening experience
D. A family tradition
Answer
Correct option: AA hidden and embarrassing secret
Q171

Speak of the devil

A. Said when a person being discussed suddenly appears
B. To criticize an absent person
C. To speak angrily
D. To tell a lie
Answer
Correct option: ASaid when a person being discussed suddenly appears
Q172

Steal someone's thunder

A. To take attention or credit away from someone
B. To insult someone loudly
C. To copy someone's homework
D. To defeat someone physically
Answer
Correct option: ATo take attention or credit away from someone
Q173

Take a leaf out of someone's book

A. To imitate someone's good example
B. To steal a book
C. To criticize someone
D. To ignore someone's advice
Answer
Correct option: ATo imitate someone's good example
Q174

Take something with a pinch of salt

A. To regard something with doubt
B. To believe something completely
C. To reject something angrily
D. To taste something carefully
Answer
Correct option: ATo regard something with doubt
Q175

The last straw

A. The final problem that makes a situation intolerable
B. The final opportunity for success
C. A small mistake
D. A lucky event
Answer
Correct option: AThe final problem that makes a situation intolerable
Q176

Throw caution to the wind

A. To act without worrying about risk
B. To become extremely careful
C. To cancel a plan
D. To follow rules strictly
Answer
Correct option: ATo act without worrying about risk
Q177

To the bitter end

A. Until something is completely finished despite difficulty
B. Until one becomes angry
C. Only for a short time
D. Until success becomes certain
Answer
Correct option: AUntil something is completely finished despite difficulty
Q178

Turn the tables

A. To reverse a situation in one's favour
B. To arrange furniture
C. To surrender to an opponent
D. To change the topic
Answer
Correct option: ATo reverse a situation in one's favour
Q179

Walk on eggshells

A. To behave very carefully to avoid upsetting someone
B. To walk carelessly
C. To take a dangerous journey
D. To avoid physical activity
Answer
Correct option: ATo behave very carefully to avoid upsetting someone
Q180

Wash dirty linen in public

A. To discuss private problems publicly
B. To wash clothes outside
C. To admit a crime
D. To criticize strangers
Answer
Correct option: ATo discuss private problems publicly

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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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