Something which is obnoxious means that it is –
Correct answer(s):
- very unpleasant
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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The synonym of ‘genesis’ is –
Correct answer(s):
- beginning
The correct passive of ‘Sheila was writing a letter’ is –
Correct answer(s):
- A letter was being written by sheila
Which of the following is a correct proverb?
Correct answer(s):
- A fool rushes in where an angle fears to tread.
A speech full of too many word is –
Correct answer(s):
- A verbose speech
Which of the following is a correct sentence?
- He was too clever not to miss the point
- He was too clever to miss the point
Correct answer(s):
- He was too clever to miss the point
You should show good manners in the company of young ladies. – Which is the appropriate phrase for the underlined expression above?
Correct answer(s):
- behave gently
Shakespeare is known mostly for his –
Correct answer(s):
- plays
What does the idiom or phrase dog days mean?
Correct answer(s):
- hot weather
What does the idiom or phrase soft-soap mean?
Correct answer(s):
- flatter for selfish motives
What is the synonym of ‘Jovial’?
Correct answer(s):
- Gay
Which phrase means so miserable that it cannot be described in words?
Correct answer(s):
- beggars description
Trying unitedly we were able to have our project approved against strong oppositions. – Which of the following says nearly the same as ‘against’?
Correct answer(s):
- in the teeth of
In the sentence, what does in cold blood mean?
Not many people can commit such a heinous crime in cold blood.
Correct answer(s):
- deliberately and without emotion
In the sentence, what does turn over a new leaf mean?
After failing the exam, he decided to turn over a new leaf and study every day.
Correct answer(s):
- make a fresh start
Aerodynamics is an important part ____ NASA’s work
Correct answer(s):
- of
Botany is to plants as Zoology is to?
Correct answer(s):
- Animals
What does the phrase maiden speech mean?
Correct answer(s):
- first speech
She’s been very kind, ____ she?
Correct answer(s):
- hasn't
You’ve never had a girlfriend before, ____ you?
Correct answer(s):
- have