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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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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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- Report
Answer : [A]