Question
Select the most appropriate meaning of the bold
idiom/phrase in the given sentence. Today, the country's nationalists rule the roost and hand out the jobs.Solution
The idiom "rule the roost" means to be in a position of authority or control, to be dominant or to have the most influence in a particular situation. In the given sentence, it suggests that the nationalists are the ones who hold the power and make decisions, particularly regarding job distribution.
Directions: In each of the questions, a sentence has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. Identify that fragment and mark i...
Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.Â
Anurag says that he would like to be an electronics engineer when he grows up.
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Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The student requested the teacher to speak a little slowly so that he could note...
The girl would say that there _______ no dress for her to wear for the party.
Ramesh asked me to bring him a glass of water.
Choose the option that is the direct form of the sentence.
The Principal said to them that he did not want to see any one to return with a com...
Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Harry said to Margaret, “I already have an appointment at nine but I can fit...
Change the following sentence to Direct Speech.
Mrs. Murthy asked the grief-stricken mother how the stove had burst.
Radhika said, ‘How intelligent I am!’
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