Which is a synonym of “abet”?
Correct answer(s):
- aid
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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”?
Correct answer(s):
- error
Which is a synonym of “aberrant”?
Correct answer(s):
- erratic
Which is a synonym of “abduction”?
Correct answer(s):
- rape
In the sentence, what does go to the dogs mean?
If people do not mend their ways, they are sure to go to the dogs.
Correct answer(s):
- to be ruined
What does the idiom or phrase grease the palm mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to bribe
In the sentence, what does around the clock mean?
The department store is open around the clock.
Correct answer(s):
- day and night
In the sentence, what does in Dutch mean?
The boy was in Dutch with his friends.
Correct answer(s):
- in trouble
In the sentence, what does all ears mean?
The students were all ears when the speaker started talking about the changes in the exam.
Correct answer(s):
- attentive
In the sentence, what does cool with working mean?
He is cool with working at night.
Correct answer(s):
- ready to work
In the sentence, what does within a stone’s throw mean?
Our school is within a stone’s throw of the railway station.
Correct answer(s):
- at a short distance
In the sentence, what does gather roses only mean?
Deepak did not care for his family; he wanted to gather roses only.
Correct answer(s):
- to seek all enjoyments of life
In the sentence, what does give a piece of one’s mind mean?
The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter.
Correct answer(s):
- speaking sharply
What does the idiom or phrase feather one's nest mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to enrich oneself when an opportunity occurs
Which is a synonym of visceral?
Correct answer(s):
- instinctive
In the sentence, what does hold water mean?
His argument does not hold water.
Correct answer(s):
- to be logical or valid
In the sentence, what does come to light mean?
Through the reporter’s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light.
Correct answer(s):
- been revealed
In the sentence, what does black sheep mean?
You find a black sheep in every community.
Correct answer(s):
- person with a bad reputation
In the sentence, what does a Penelope’s web mean?
His work seems to be a Penelope’s web.
Correct answer(s):
- endless
In the sentence, what does an about-turn mean?
His recent statement is an about-turn.
Correct answer(s):
- complete change of opinion