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3111. 'Get into a soup' impllies:
- A. Face a predicament
- B. Play a game of cards
- C. Swallow a fly in soup
- D. Go for hot spicy soup
Explanation: Get into a soup' means to be in an unpleasant or difficult situation.Predicament is a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation. So option A is correct.
Correct answer: Face a predicament3112. 'Break the ice' implies:
- A. Walk on ice-sheet
- B. Swallow ice-cube
- C. Chisel an ice-block
- D. To initiate conversation
Explanation: "Break the ice" is an idiomatic expression that means to initiate or start a conversation in a social setting with people you don't know well, usually to make them feel more comfortable and open to further communication. It helps to ease tension or awkwardness and create a friendly atmosphere.It basically means to remove the tension at a first meeting , to make a first move and initiate things.
Correct answer: To initiate conversation3113. 'Be poles apart' means:
- A. Refers to the North and South Poles
- B. Have nothing in common
- C. Be in the lead in a competition
- D. Deeply affect someone
Explanation: The phrase 'be poles apart' is an idiomatic expression used to describe a situation in which two people or things have completely different beliefs, opinions, or qualities. It conveys the idea of being at opposite ends of a spectrum, similar to how the North and South Poles are at extreme ends of the Earth. For example, two individuals may be poles apart in their views on a particular subject, meaning they have nothing in common regarding that topic. Other options like geographic reference, competition, or deep emotional impact do not capture the essence of this idiom.
Correct answer: Have nothing in common3114. The local inns are bursting at the seams and may not be able to accommodate [The underlined phrase means]:
- A. Unhygienic
- B. Overcrowded
- C. Empty
- D. Shutting Down
Explanation: If a place is bursting at the seams, it has a very large number of people or things in it (to be very full or crowded).Example Sentences:Now that they have six children, their little house is bursting at the seams.When the whole family comes home, the house is bursting at the seams.
Correct answer: Overcrowded3115. "Frown on somebody" means to:
- A. Fall flat upon a stranger
- B. Stay alive working hard
- C. Unable to be successful
- D. Disapprove of somebody
Explanation: The phrase 'frown on somebody' is a phrasal verb that means to disapprove of someone or something. It is often used to express judgment or disapproval of actions or behaviors that are considered undesirable. Option A (Fall flat upon a stranger) and Option B (Stay alive working hard) are unrelated to the concept of disapproval. Option C (Unable to be successful) indicates a lack of achievement but not disapproval from others. Therefore, the correct answer is Option D, which accurately reflects the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Correct answer: Disapprove of somebody3116. 'To the letter' means:
- A. Cursory
- B. Enveloping a letter
- C. Precisely
- D. Reporting a problem
Explanation: "To the letter" means adherence to every detail or precision.
Correct answer: Precisely3117. Pakistan has to fight _ to win the test series from India:
- A. Dagger and Sword
- B. Lame and Lime
- C. Tooth and Nail
- D. Sweat and Water
Explanation: The correct phrase to use in this context is "tooth and nail." It means to fight with great determination and effort, using all available resources and methods. Therefore, option c is correct.
Correct answer: Tooth and Nail3118. The word SEISMOLOGY stands for:
- A. An instrument for detecting earthquakes
- B. Study of sea creatures
- C. A branch of Astrology
- D. A scientific study of earthquakes
Explanation: The correct answer is that seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes. The term originates from the Greek word 'seismos' meaning 'earthquake' and 'logia' meaning 'study'. Other options are incorrect because: A seismograph is an instrument, not a field of study; marine biology involves sea life, not seismic activity; and astrology is concerned with celestial phenomena, not geological events.
Correct answer: A scientific study of earthquakes3119. A person who hates other people and avoids human to society is known as:
- A. Misanthrope
- B. Inhuman
- C. Sadist
- D. Misogynist
Explanation: 'Misanthrope' is someone who dislikes or avoids other people because of their general hatred,distrust or contempt toward humans ,human behavior or nature.
Correct answer: Misanthrope3120. A _ is a person who is dissatisfied and inclined to rebel.
- A. Delinquent
- B. Revolutionary
- C. Pessimist
- D. Nonconformist
Explanation: A nonconformist is someone who refuses to conform to established customs, norms, or beliefs of society. They may express their dissatisfaction by challenging traditional ideas or systems and seeking alternative approaches or ideologies. So, this option is correct.
Correct answer: Nonconformist