Para Jumble: Arrange the sentences in logical order. P: Artificial intelligence has revolutionized multiple sectors across India. Q: From healthcare diagnostics to agricultural optimization, AI applications continue to expand. R: However, the lack of

The correct answer is A: P-Q-R-S. P introduces the main topic, Q provides examples, R identifies a challenge, and S concludes with expert opinion. The logical flow is P-Q-R-S.

Read the complex passage and infer the intended meaning: 'The government's erstwhile protectionist policies, now perceived as counterproductive, have been superseded by liberal trade frameworks aimed at facilitating international commerce.' Which sta

The correct answer is B: The author believes old protectionist policies were ineffective and have been replaced by more open trade approaches.. 'Erstwhile' means former/previous; 'counterproductive' means ineffective; 'superseded' means replaced. The passage indicates old policies were replaced by newer, more liberal trade approaches.

Identify the grammatical error: 'The data shows that majority of the respondents prefer online shopping over visiting retail stores.'

The correct answer is A: Error in article usage. 'Majority' should be preceded by 'the' when referring to a specific group. It should be 'the majority of the respondents'.

Read: 'The lucid explanation made the complex topic comprehensible.' The antonym of 'lucid' is ___.

The correct answer is B: Obscure. Lucid means clear and easy to understand. Obscure means unclear and difficult to understand, the opposite.

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Q.1 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Identify the error: 'After months of hard work, the startup finally came to the forefront of the industry, and their success was not a flash in the pan.'

ANo error; both idioms are correctly used

B'Came to the forefront' is incorrect

C'Flash in the pan' is misused here

DShould use 'flashed in the pan'

Correct Answer: A. No error; both idioms are correctly used

Explanation:

Both idioms are correctly used. 'Came to the forefront' means became prominent, and 'not a flash in the pan' means it's not temporary success.

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Q.2 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Analyze the sentence: 'The marketing team tried to put all their eggs in one basket by focusing only on social media.' Identify the issue.

ACorrect usage; idiom fits the context

BThe idiom is inappropriate for business context

CIncorrect tense usage

DMissing preposition

Correct Answer: A. Correct usage; idiom fits the context

Explanation:

'Put all eggs in one basket' means to risk everything on one strategy, which is correctly applied here to criticize the marketing team's approach.

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Q.3 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Identify the most suitable idiom: 'The negotiations were difficult, but finally both parties decided to _____ and reach a compromise.'

Abury the hatchet

Bsharpen the hatchet

Cthrow the hatchet

Dhide the hatchet

Correct Answer: A. bury the hatchet

Explanation:

'Bury the hatchet' means to end a conflict and make peace, which perfectly fits the context of reaching a compromise.

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Q.4 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Identify the ERROR in idiom usage: 'The proposal was too good to be true; the management felt something was fishy and they decided to dig deeper into the matter.'

ANo error; both idioms are correctly used

B'too good to be true' is overused

C'something was fishy' should be 'something smelled fishy'

D'dig deeper' is not an idiom

Correct Answer: A. No error; both idioms are correctly used

Explanation:

Both idioms are correctly used: 'too good to be true' and 'something is fishy' are appropriate and grammatically sound.

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Q.5 Hard Idioms & Phrases

In modern AI-driven workplaces (2024-25), the phrase 'on thin ice' could apply to employees who _______.

Arefuse to adopt new technologies

Bmaintain consistent performance records

Cdevelop innovative solutions

Dcollaborate effectively with teams

Correct Answer: A. refuse to adopt new technologies

Explanation:

'On thin ice' means in a precarious position. Refusing to adapt to new technologies in 2024-25 would put employees in a vulnerable position.

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Q.6 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Which idiom CANNOT be substituted for 'level playing field' in a competitive context?

Aequal opportunity

Bfair competition

Ccrooked dealing

Dunbiased evaluation

Correct Answer: C. crooked dealing

Explanation:

'Level playing field' means fair and equal conditions. 'Crooked dealing' is its opposite, not a substitute.

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Q.7 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Which sentence demonstrates CORRECT usage of 'a tough row to hoe'?

AThe agricultural company had a tough row to hoe establishing operations in new markets.

BThe farmer used equipment to hoe a tough row in the field.

CThe gardener faced a tough row to hoe while planning the landscape.

DBoth A and C correctly use the idiom

Correct Answer: D. Both A and C correctly use the idiom

Explanation:

'A tough row to hoe' (idiomatic) means a difficult task or problem to solve. Both A and C use it metaphorically and correctly in non-farming contexts.

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Q.8 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Advanced: In the 2024-25 context of remote work culture, which idiom BEST describes 'maintaining team cohesion despite geographical dispersion'?

Akeeping the home fires burning

Bburning the midnight oil

Cbreaking new ground

Dskating on thin ice

Correct Answer: A. keeping the home fires burning

Explanation:

'Keeping the home fires burning' symbolizes maintaining connection and loyalty despite distance. This metaphorically applies to remote teams maintaining organizational culture across locations.

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