In th( following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase print ed in bold in the sentence, Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold sentence/part of the sentence at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The student’s interest was raised by an article he had read.
This telephone number is not existing.
Would it be impertinent to ask why you are leaving ?
We have to know that we can achieve things slowly and
gradually, not overnight.
Rajesh’s ability to use the local language surprised me.
I usually did not take sugar in my tea.
Unless they modify the system, our future generations will suffer.
The sight of the lizard is hateful to me.