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NDA I 2023 English Test - 18
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NDA I 2023 English Test - 18
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  • Question 1/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    A dry run

    Solutions

    The correct answer is- '​A rehearsal'

    Key Points

    • The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'A dry run' is 'A rehearsal'. 
    • Let’s look at the meaning and example of the given phrasal verb:
      • A dry run- "a rehearsal, practicing a performance or procedure in anticipation of the real performance or procedure". (एक पूर्वाभ्यास, वास्तविक प्रदर्शन या प्रक्रिया की प्रत्याशा में प्रदर्शन या प्रक्रिया का अभ्यास करना)
        • E.g. The competition is planned as a dry run for the World Cup finals.
    • ​​Thus from the explanation given above, we find that the 3rd option is the correct choice.
  • Question 2/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    A lame excuse

    Solutions

    The correct answer is- 'unsatisfactory scheme'

    Key Points

    • The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'A lame excuse' is 'unsatisfactory scheme'. 
    • Let’s look at the meaning and example of the given phrasal verb:
      • A lame excuse- "an excuse of poor quality or lack of thought or an inappropriate excuse". (एक पूर्वाभ्यास, वास्तविक प्रदर्शन या प्रक्रिया की प्रत्याशा में प्रदर्शन या प्रक्रिया का अभ्यास करना)
        • E.g. The one time he did agree to take me for a meal he texted at the last minute with another lame excuse.
    • ​​Thus from the explanation given above, we find that the 1st option is the correct choice.
  • Question 3/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    A house of cards

    Solutions

    The correct answer is- 'An insecure scheme'

    Key Points

    • The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'A house of cards' is 'An insecure scheme'. 
    • Let’s look at the meaning and example of the given phrasal verb:
      • A house of cards- "a system, organization, or plan that is likely to fail or collapse".(एक प्रणाली, संगठन, या योजना जिसके विफल या ध्वस्त होने की संभावना है)
        • E.g. This government could fall apart like a house of cards during the first policy discussion.
    • ​​Thus from the explanation given above, we find that the 1st option is the correct choice.
  • Question 4/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    A little gush of gratitutde

    Solutions

    The correct answer is- '​Friendly feeling'

    Key Points 

    • The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'A little gush of gratitutde' is 'Friendly feeling'. 
    • Let’s look at the meaning and example of the given phrasal verb:
      • A little gush of gratitutde- "To get a feeling of gratefulness or being thankful".(कृतज्ञता या कृतज्ञ होने की भावना पाने के लिए)
        • E.g. The young women felt a little gush of gratitude towards her collogue for taking special efforts and making her comfortable.
    • ​​Thus from the explanation given above, we find that the 2nd option is the correct choice.
  • Question 5/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    A live wire

    Solutions

    The correct answer is- '​A highly alert or energetic person'

    Key Points

    • The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'A live wire' is 'A highly alert or energetic person'. 
    • Let’s look at the meaning and example of the given phrasal verb:
      • A live wire- "Someone who is very active and has a lot of energy".(कोई है जो बहुत सक्रिय है और जिसमें बहुत अधिक ऊर्जा है)
        • E.g. My sister was the live wire and I was always called "the quiet one."
    • ​​Thus from the explanation given above, we find that the 1st option is the correct choice.
  • Question 6/10
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    Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom:

    Dance attendance upon

    Solutions

    The correct answer is- 'obey someone's every wish or whim'

    Key Points 

    • let's look at the meaning of the given idiom
    • Dance attendance upon: to do everything that someone asks you to and treat them in a special way.(वह सब कुछ करने के लिए जो कोई आपसे पूछता है और उनके साथ एक विशेष तरीके से व्यवहार करें।)
      • Example: I can't stand the way she has to have someone dancing attendance on her the whole time.

    she's got that man dancing attendance on her.

    ​​From the above lines, we can say that obey someone's every wish or whim is the correct meaning of the given idiom.

  • Question 7/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    A man of spirit is

    Solutions

    The correct answer is- 'A very courageous man'

    Key Points 

    • The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'A man of spirit is' is 'A very courageous man'. 
    • Let’s look at the meaning and example of the given phrasal verb:
      • A man of spirit is- "A courageous one".(एक साहसी)
        • E.g. Bhagat Singh was a man of spirit.
    • ​​Thus from the explanation given above, we find that the 1st option is the correct choice.
  • Question 8/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    A month of Sundays

    Solutions

    The correct answer is- 'A long time'

    Key Points

    • The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'A month of Sundays​' is 'A long time'. 
    • Let’s look at the meaning and example of the given phrasal verb:
      • A month of Sundays- "an extremely long time".(एक बहुत लंबा समय)
        • E.g. I haven't talked to her in a month of Sundays.
    • ​​Thus from the explanation given above, we find that the 1st option is the correct choice.
  • Question 9/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    A moot point

    Solutions

    The correct answer is- 'Disputed'

    Key Points 

    • The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'A moot point​' is 'Disputed'. 
    • Let’s look at the meaning and example of the given phrasal verb:
      • A moot point​- "A debatable question, an issue open to argument; also, an irrelevant question, a matter of no importance".(एक बहुत लंबा समय)
        • E.g. Your client is not contributing anything to this case by making the moot point he has just made’
    • ​​Thus from the explanation given above, we find that the 4th option is the correct choice.
  • Question 10/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    A nig-nog

    Solutions

    The correct answer is- '​A fool'

    Key Points 

    • The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'A nig-nog' is 'A fool'. 
    • Let’s look at the meaning and example of the given phrasal verb:
      • A nig-nog​- "A foolish person; hence, a raw and unskilled recruit".(अक्ल का दुश्मन; इसलिए, एक कच्ची और अकुशल भर्ती)
        • E.g. Ben is such a nignog. I can't believe he tried to jump the fire.
    • ​​Thus from the explanation given above, we find that the 2nd option is the correct choice.
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