SSCCGL english language and comprehension

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

She didn't realize that the clever salesman was taking her for a ride.

  • forcing her to go with him

  • trying to trick her

  • taking her in a car

  • pulling her along

Solution

B.

trying to trick her

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SSCCGLENEL12017807

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

I jumped out of my skin when the explosion happened.

  • was angry

  • was in panic

  • was excited

  • was nervous

Solution

B.

was in panic

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SSCCGLENEL12017808

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

There is no point in discussing the new project with him as he always pours cold water on and new ideas.

  • postpones

  • puts off

  • dislikes

  • disapproves of

Solution

D.

disapproves of

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SSCCGLENEL12017809

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

His speech has taken the wind out of my sails.

  • made me remember my past

  • made my words or actions ineffective

  • made me depressed

  • made me think of the future

Solution

B.

made my words or actions ineffective

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Regardless of what her parents said, she wanted to let her hair down that night.

  • work till late

  • really enjoy

  • wash her hair

  • comb her hair

Solution

B.

really enjoy