26. “At the drop of a hat” means
(a) at once
(b) dropping a hat
(c) bad manners
(d) annoying someone
Answer:
(a) at once
Explanation:
The idiom “at the drop of a hat” means doing something immediately, without any hesitation or delay.
27. The synonym of “SPURIOUS” is:
(a) Authentic
(b) False
(c) Right
(d) Pure
Answer:
(b) False
Explanation:
“Spurious” means not being what it purports to be; false, fake, or illegitimate.
28. Question will be answered by a …… of experts
(a) Staff
(b) Band
(c) Bunch
(d) Panel
Answer:
(d) Panel
Explanation:
A group of experts gathered to discuss an issue or answer questions is collectively referred to as a “panel”.
29. “To die in harness” means:
(a) To die in sleep
(b) To die while harnessing a horse
(c) To die while still in service
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(c) To die while still in service
Explanation:
The idiom “to die in harness” means to die while still working or remaining active in one’s profession.
30. The synonym of “ADVANCE” is
(a) Reduce
(b) Flexible
(c) Progress
(d) Extend
Answer:
(c) Progress
Explanation:
To “advance” means to move forward in a purposeful way, which is synonymous with “progress”.
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