LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in italics: I decided to put my foot down regarding the matter of the property dispute.
A)
to create disturbance
B)
to walk away
C)
to refuse to yield
D)
to give up
Option B is correct: to walk away.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in italics: The circus workers had nowhere to go after their leader kicked the bucket
A)
to dismiss from work
B)
to die
C)
to disown someone
D)
to lose one’s business
Option B is correct: to die.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in italics: The new employees set about their work hammer and tongs
A)
with great energy
B)
with great violence
C)
in an angry manner
D)
in a listless manner
Option A is correct: with great energy.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Substitute the best word-substitute for the word in italics: You may be an expert in Computers but you’re an amateur at conversing with women.
A)
a master
B)
a professional
C)
a beginner
D)
uninterested
Option C is correct: a beginner.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Substitute the best word-substitute for the word in italics: Do not wear flimsy clothing while cooking as they can easily catch fire.
A)
inflammable
B)
compostable
C)
combustible
D)
flamenco
Option C is correct: combustible.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition/conjunction: They have accused me _______ taking the money.
A)
of
B)
by
C)
for
D)
with
Option A is correct: of.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in italics: I am completely out of sorts after hearing the news today.
A)
unable to understand
B)
to be confused
C)
to be angry
D)
to be very happy
Option C is correct: to be angry.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form: She brings me flowers everytime she _________ to my house.
A)
comes
B)
is coming
C)
came
D)
has come
Option A is correct: comes.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in italics: Jean hit the nail on the head when she called John a nincompoop.
A)
make an accurate statement
B)
to make an inaccurate statement
C)
to say something harmful
D)
to be deliberately cruel
Option A is correct: make an accurate statement.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition/conjunction: The police promised to look ______ the matter of the theft.
A)
into
B)
up
C)
upon
D)
for
Option A is correct: into.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Substitute the best word-substitute for the word in italics: I became very irritated when reading your notes because your handwriting cannot be understood.
A)
indelible
B)
ineligible
C)
illegible
D)
inedible
Option C is correct: illegible.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition/conjunction: He failed ________ his best efforts.
A)
despite
B)
because
C)
in spite
D)
unless
Option A is correct: despite.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Substitute the best word-substitute for the word in italics: He and I are in accordance regarding the matter.
A)
agreement
B)
conflict
C)
disagreement
D)
contrary
Option A is correct: agreement.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form: It ___________ when I left the house this morning.
A)
rained
B)
rains
C)
was raining
D)
had rained
Option C is correct: was raining.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Substitute the best word-substitute for the word in italics: The speaker asked if he could be heard by everyone in the meeting.
A)
audible
B)
auditory
C)
edible
D)
affable
Option A is correct: audible.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition/conjunction: The property was divided ______ the two brothers.
A)
among
B)
into
C)
between
D)
with
Option C is correct: between.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form: It is with great pleasure that I _________ the winners of this tournament.
A)
declare
B)
have declared
C)
am declaring
D)
had declared
Option A is correct: declare.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition/conjunction: I shall call _________ you when I come to your city.
A)
for
B)
at
C)
on
D)
to
Option C is correct: on.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition/conjunction: They have built a bridge _________ the river.
A)
onto
B)
over
C)
above
D)
on
Option B is correct: over.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form: Did you ____________ the homework that was given to you?
A)
completed
B)
complete
C)
completes
D)
have completed
Option B is correct: complete.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form: ________ you take the money that was inside my locker?
A)
Did
B)
Have
C)
Do
D)
Are
Option A is correct: Did.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form: I ___________ you look beautiful in that dress.
A)
am thinking
B)
thinks
C)
think
D)
have thought
Option C is correct: think.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form: The teacher _________ to see you right now.
A)
is wanting
B)
want
C)
wanted
D)
wants
Option D is correct: wants.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in italics: The enemy took to their heels when they saw our soldiers.
A)
assume a fighting position
B)
went into hiding
C)
remained steadfast
D)
ran away
Option D is correct: ran away.
LDE (other) • 2022 • Paper-I
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in italics: After the operation, the patient was alive and kicking.
A)
violent and aggressive
B)
alive but critical
C)
in a healthy condition
D)
sleeping soundly
Option C is correct: in a healthy condition.
