Which is a synonym of “abet”?
Correct answer(s):
- aid
Subject
English Grammar
English grammar is the structure of expressions in the English language. This includes the structure of words, phrases, clauses and sentences. There are certain differences in grammar between the standard forms of British English, American English and Australian English, although these are inconspicuous compared with the lexical and pronunciation differences.
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Which is a synonym of “aberration”?
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- error
Which is a synonym of “aberrant”?
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- erratic
Which is a synonym of “abduction”?
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- rape
If people do not mend their ways, they are sure to go to the dogs. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
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- To be ruined
To grease the palm. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. )
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- To bribe
The departmental store is open around the clock. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
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- Day and night
The boy was in Dutch with his friends. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
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- In trouble
The students were all ears, when the speaker started talking about the changes in the exam. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
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- Attentive
He is cool about working at night. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
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- Ready to work
Our school is within a stone’s throw of the railway station. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
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- At a short distance
Deepak did not care for his family, he wanted to gather roses only. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
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- To seek all enjoyments of life
The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
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- Speaking sharply
To feather one’s nest. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. )
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- To enrich oneself when an opportunity occurs
Which is a synonym of visceral?
Correct answer(s):
- instinctive
His argument does not hold water. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “hold water” Idiom/Phrase? )
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- To influence
Through the reporter’s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “come to light” Idiom/Phrase? )
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- Been revealed
You find a black sheep in every community. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “black sheep” Idiom/Phrase? )
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- person with bad reputation
His work seems to be a Penelope’s web. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “a Penelope’s web” Idiom/Phrase? )
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- Endless
His recent statement is an about turn. ( which best expresses the meaning of the “an about turn” Idiom/Phrase? )
Correct answer(s):
- Complete change of opinion