PREPARATORY QUESTIONS

PHRASE/WORDS REPLACEMENT

PREPARATORY SET-81 (OLD PATTERN)

Direction (Qs.1-5): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

 

Question No : 1

It is a matter of gratification for all of us that she has turned a new leaf.

(1) started behaving in a better way

(2) started using her intelligence

(3) proved to be a worthy person

(4) accepted a proposal

(5) decided to use a different strategy while solving problems

Question No : 2

Since Nick’s promotion as the assistant manager Nick and Lou have been as thick as thieves.

(1) Without consciousness

(2) Doing wrongs to the other colleagues

(3) Going against the authority to break rules

(4) Against each other like sworn rivals

(5) Sharing secrets as close friends

 

Question No : 3

This piece of news appears to be a blown-up account of what actually happened. Thus, I’ll take it with a grain of salt.

(1) Take it seriously

(2) Prove it wrong

(3) Strongly condemn it

(4) Not take it seriously

(5) Reveal it before everyone

Question No : 4

The way the houses were built seemed strange, but when we heard of the natural calamities affecting the region, we realized there was method to the madness.

(1) The proposed plan is a complete failure

(2) The agenda was to cheat everyone who accepted it

(3) The person who proposed it was mad

(4) There is a purpose in doing something which is seemingly crazy

(5) The foundation was very weak

Question No : 5

After camping without running water and sanitation for two weeks, I am glad to see the back of this place.

(1) Being happy to see someone failing

(2) When an unpleasant experience ends

(3) When someone shifts to new place

(4) When someone get new opportunities to grow

(5) When a cruel side of a person reveals