SNAP 2009 Question Paper

A comma should be used after the word "Rima" to show the separation of clauses.

Hence, the answer is option C.

'Veracious' means speaking or representing the truth.

Since the closest word similar to veracious is Truthful,

The correct option is D.

"Perturb" means to make someone anxious or disturbed.

Hence, the answer is option C.

"With a high hand" means "having or showing no regard for the rights, concerns, or feelings of others"

Hence, the answer is option B.

The phrase "I racked my brains" means I subjected my mind to hard thinking. It describes intense mental effort or strain to figure something out.

Option A: This implies research or study, not the mental struggle suggested by "racked my brains."

Option B:  This involves seeking external help, while "racked my brains" focuses on personal effort.

Option C: This suggests a simpler, intuitive approach, not the intense thinking implied by the phrase.
Therefore, Option D is the correct answer. 

To have "cold feet" means to be too fearful to undertake or complete an action.

Hence, the answer is option C.

The most appropriate meaning of the idiomatic phrase "You will have to eat your words!" is:

You will have to take back what you have said.

This means that someone will need to retract or apologize for something they previously said, especially if it turns out to be wrong or inappropriate.

Sentence 1 implies that the speaker feels that the tickets should have been checked.

Sentence 2 implies that the speaker is wondering whether the tickets should have been checked.

Sentence 3 implies that the speaker is asking whether the tickets were checked.

Sentence 4 implies that the speaker feels that the tickets should have been checked.

Thus, 1 and 4 convey the same meaning.

Hence, the answer is option C.

Magnanimous refers to generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.

Benevolence refers to the quality of being well-meaning; kindness.

Since 'mean' is the aptest opposite word in the context,

the correct option is A.

"Biannual" means twice in a year.

Hence the answer is option C.