SSC CGL 2012 Tier 1 8 July NZ Morning I

Instructions

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase as your answer.

Question 71

In spite of his recent financial troubles, Ashok has not learnt to cut his coat according to his cloth.

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Question 72

She keeps blowing hot and cold and therefore, nobody can befriend her for long.

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Question 73

The secretary had the information at her fingertips.

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Question 74

To take the bull by the horns

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Question 75

Consoling her daughter, the mother said that there was no use crying over spilled milk.

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Instructions

In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Question 76

It rained bitterly throughout the day, spoiling all our plans to go out.

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Question 77

Hardly had he finished the novel, than the principal called him.

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Question 78

It is rumoured that the road will be closed tomorrow.

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Question 79

You should meet the concerned programme co­ordinators for registration.

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Question 80

The patient was writhing in depression on the bed.

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