SSCCGL English Language And Comprehension

Question 16

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
I am very interested to know the outcome of the debate kindly keep me in the loop.

  • out of it

  • informed about the fees

  • informed about the last date of joining

  • informed regularly

Solution

D.

informed regularly

Question 17

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
There is not cut and dried method for doing this.

  • simple

  • honest

  • ready made

  • understandable

Solution

C.

ready made

Question 18

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Suddenly, the man blacked out during the parade and had to be helped to a quiet place.

  • lost temper

  • lost control over himself

  • lost consciousness

  • lost balance

Solution

C.

lost consciousness

Question 19

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Hold your horses for a moment while I make a phone call.

  • Be patient

  • Stay out

  • Be quiet

  • Wait

Solution

A.

Be patient

Question 20

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Sachin Tendulkar's batting skills make him a cut above the rest.

  • taller than

  • superior to

  • senior to

  • different from

Solution

B.

superior to