Question
An idiom/phrase is given in bold. Following this
idiom/phrase are given three sentences, which use the given idiom/phrase. The idiom/phrase may or may not be used correctly in one or more sentences. Identify the sentence(s) that use(s) the idioms/phrases incorrectly either in grammar or context and mark the answer accordingly. On tenterhooks I. The students were on tenterhooks as they waited for the final merit list. II. She was on tenterhooks while learning to ride a bicycle for the first time. III. The team was on tenterhooks before the project proposal was reviewed by the board. Which sentence(s) use(s) the idiom incorrectly?Solution
Waiting for results — classic suspense, perfect idiomatic usage. Sentence II: Incorrect. Learning to ride a bicycle is not a suspenseful or uncertain outcome, but rather nervousness/fear — not suited for this idiom. Sentence III: Correct. Waiting for approval from authority — textbook application. Direction [ 21-25 ]: Given below is a set of sentences, which when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Arrange the sentences in the correct sequence, and answer the questions that follow.
The marks scored by a boy in three subjects are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7. Boy scored an overall aggregate of 70% in the exam. If the maximum marks in each...
A gets 30% of the full marks in an exam and fails by 80 marks. B gets 35% of the full marks in the same exam and he also fails by 64 marks. What is the ...
- A manufacturer produced a total of 24000 items where 40% of the items were electronic gadgets and the remaining items were household appliances. If 70% of ...
- A number is first increased by 100%, then increased by 30% and then decreased by 75%. If the resultant number is 195, then find the original number.
- In an election between 'X' and 'Y', 'X' secured 36% of the total votes and lost by 2,160 votes. Find the number of votes received by 'Y'.
Chetan’s monthly salary is equal to 36% of Chintu’s monthly salary. Chintu’s monthly salary is Rs. 32000 less than Chirag’s monthly salary. If ...
A company manufactures two products, A and B, with production costs of 150 and 200, respectively. To meet market demand, the company raises the price of...
The price of a commodity rises by 20% in the first year and an additional 15% in the second year. If the initial price was â‚ą2,000, what will be its pr...
Ajay spent 34% of his monthly income on rent and 48% of the remaining on food and the rest amount is saved by him which is Rs. 2574, then find the month...
Tim spends 22% of his monthly income in travelling. He spends 25% of his monthly income on household expenses and spends 36% of his monthly income on fa...
Relevant for Exams:
