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Direction: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.

  1. turn up








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    turn up : to be found; to appear; to happen; to arrive
    ● The invitations will be sent out and we’ll see who turns up. The best option is appear.

    Correct Option: B

    turn up : to be found; to appear; to happen; to arrive
    ● The invitations will be sent out and we’ll see who turns up. The best option is appear.

Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. die hard








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    die hard : strongly opposing change and new ideas
    ● These ancient traditions die hard in the isolated communities of rural India. The best option is unwilling to change.

    Correct Option: A

    die hard : strongly opposing change and new ideas
    ● These ancient traditions die hard in the isolated communities of rural India. The best option is unwilling to change.

  1. turn down








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    turn down : to reject/to refuse
    ● The board turned down the demand laid down by the union. The best option is reject.

    Correct Option: B

    turn down : to reject/to refuse
    ● The board turned down the demand laid down by the union. The best option is reject.

  1. to pass away








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    to pass away : to die
    ● My aunt passed away last week. The best option is die.

    Correct Option: C

    to pass away : to die
    ● My aunt passed away last week. The best option is die.

  1. carry weight








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    carry weight : important influence/strength
    ● Her opinion carries a lot of weight with the boys. The best option is be important.

    Correct Option: C

    carry weight : important influence/strength
    ● Her opinion carries a lot of weight with the boys. The best option is be important.