Question
In each question a statement is given, followed by two
assumptions, numbered I and II. An assumption is supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Statement: Gardeners are being encouraged to let their lawns grow wild in summer as part of a campaign to promote biodiversity. Assumptions: I. Well-maintained lawns attract fewer organisms. II. It requires less effort to maintain a wild lawn.Solution
The premise talks about letting gardens grow wild to enhance biodiversity. I is a valid assumption as it tells us how lawns that are not wild have less biodiversity. Thus, (a) is the right answer.
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses ...
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
At loggerheads
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
In the same breath
If you want to be a politician, you'll do much better if you were born with the gift of gab .
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The trouble makers took to their heels when they saw the police coming.
...In each of the following questions, an idiomatic expression/a proverb has been Highlighted – followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best...
She can’t keep her head above water with all of the new orders.
Once in a while
When the detective pointed out the smallest detail that connected all the evidence together, he hit the nail on the head and uncovered the true identity...
Go to the dogs
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