Question
Ahead of the controversial referendum on secession in
the state, the government’s awkward move of tighten of the purse-strings could prove politically costly. In each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases 1), 2), 3) and 4). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct.Solution
Either ‘Move to tighten the’ or ‘move of tightening the’ is the correct usage.
Fill in the blank given below using the correct idiom.
Susan decided to _______________ by joining the team of volunteers for the charity even...
In each of the following questions, an idiomatic expression/a proverb has been underlined – followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best ...
Cool heels
His promotion is on the cards.
...Fill in the blank given below using the correct idiom.
Despite his _______________ in the company, his lack of experience led to poor decision...
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
full of beans
Add insult to injury
The given idiom is followed by four meanings. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom.
To have an axe to grind
Be glad to see the back of
- Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase bold in the sentence.
The hotel claimed to have luxurious rooms, but when we...
