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Directions:
In each of the following questions, an underlined sentence or phrase is followed by four alternatives marked a-d, one of which describes, if brief, the meaning/expression of the sentence/phrase. Select the one that best conveys the meaning of the sentence/phrase.
1.
To steer clear of
  • A.
    drive carefully
  • B.
    avoid
  • C.
    explain clearly
  • D.
    none of these
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Answer : [B]
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2.
To run across
  • A.
    to have an appointed meeting
  • B.
    to meet by chance
  • C.
    to run in the playground
  • D.
    none of these
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Answer : [B]
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3.
A dark horse
  • A.
    an unforeseen competitor
  • B.
    a black horse
  • C.
    a nightmare
  • D.
    None of these
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Answer : [A]
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4.
To get one's own back
  • A.
    to get one's revenge
  • B.
    to get control over someone
  • C.
    to get one's position back
  • D.
    None of these
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Answer : [A]
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5.
To smell a rat
  • A.
    to experience bad smell
  • B.
    To misunderstand
  • C.
    To suspect a trick
  • D.
    None of these
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Answer : [A]
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