Directions (1-5): Four alternatives are given for the idioms and phrases underlined sentenced . Choose correct one
1. Adolescence is a period of __halcyon days__
A.Hard days
B.Of mental pressure
C.Happy days
D.Days of preparation
Answer : C.Happy days
2. My sincere advice to my maidservent __fell on stony ground__
A.Was counterproductive
B.Had a strong impact
C.Made one stubborn
D.Had a little success
Answer : D.Had a little success
3.On the issue of marriage , Sima __put her foot down__
A.Stood up
B.Was firm
C.Got down
D.Walked fast
Answer : B.Was firm
4.There is no __gainsaying__ the fact that the country is in difficulties.
A.Ignoring
B.Hiding
C.Forgetting
D.Denying
Answer : D.Denying
5.Mohan is very calculative and always __has an axe to grind__
A.Has no result
B.Works for both sides
C.Has a private agenda
D.Fails to arouse interest
Answer : C.Has a private agenda
Direction(6-10) Find Correctly Spelt word.
6.
A.Harungue
B.Harengue
C.Herangue
D.Harangue
Answer : D.Harangue
7.
A.Symmetry
B.Symmatry
C.Symmitry
D.Symmtary
Answer : A.Symmetry
8.
A.Canspicuous
B.Connspicous
C.Conspicuous
D.Conspicous
Answer : C.Conspicuous
9.
A.Sanister
B.Sinister
C.Sinistar
D.Sinistur
Answer : B.Sinister
10.
A.Baqueath
B.Bequeath
C.Bequuath
D.Buqueath
Answer : B.Bequeath
