Which sentence demonstrates CORRECT usage of 'keep your fingers crossed'?
Answer: B
'Keep your fingers crossed' is an idiom meaning to hope for good luck. Option B correctly uses it in a context where hoping for a favorable outcome (interview success) is appropriate.
Q.42Easy
In the reading comprehension passage, which phrase best explains 'the ball is in your court'?
Answer: A
'The ball is in your court' is an idiom meaning it is now your turn to act or make a decision. The responsibility lies with you.
Q.43Medium
Correct the sentence: 'The manager asked employees to think outside the walls to solve the innovation challenge.'
Answer: C
The correct idiom is 'think outside the box,' which means to think creatively. 'Think outside the walls' is not a standard idiom.
Q.44Medium
Para Jumble: Arrange these sentences in logical order:
P: The startup team decided to break the ice at the client meeting.
Q: They opened with a humorous anecdote about industry challenges.
R: This approach helped establish rapport with potential investors.
S: By the end of the meeting, everyone was engaged and comfortable.
Answer: A
P introduces the action (break the ice), Q explains how they did it, R shows the result, and S provides the conclusion. This logical sequence is P-Q-R-S.
Q.45Medium
Cloze Test: 'The negotiations had reached a deadlock, but the mediator managed to _____ the situation by introducing a compromise proposal.'
Answer: A
'Break the deadlock' means to resolve a stalled situation. In the context of negotiations stuck at an impasse, this phrase is most appropriate.
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Q.46Medium
Vocabulary in context: In modern 2024-25 corporate settings, when executives say they want to 'level the playing field,' they mean:
Answer: A
'Level the playing field' is a business idiom meaning to create equal opportunities. While it might involve hierarchy changes, the primary meaning is equal competitive conditions.
Q.47Easy
Reading Comprehension: 'The team went the extra mile to deliver the project on time.' What does 'go the extra mile' signify?
Answer: B
'Go the extra mile' is an idiom meaning to make additional effort or do more than expected. It does not literally mean traveling distance.
Q.48Medium
Error Detection: Identify the idiom misuse: 'The investor decided to put all his eggs in one basket by diversifying across multiple sectors.'
Answer: B
'Put all eggs in one basket' means concentrating resources in one area, which contradicts the statement about diversifying across multiple sectors.
Q.49Medium
Sentence Correction: 'She decided to let the cat out of the bag regarding the surprise party without thinking twice.'
Answer: A
'Let the cat out of the bag' correctly means to reveal a secret. The sentence properly conveys that she accidentally revealed the surprise party.
Q.50Hard
Advanced: In the 2024-25 context of remote work culture, which idiom BEST describes 'maintaining team cohesion despite geographical dispersion'?
Answer: A
'Keeping the home fires burning' symbolizes maintaining connection and loyalty despite distance. This metaphorically applies to remote teams maintaining organizational culture across locations.
