Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pass the baton

1. pass on belongings to the heirs

2. shift responsibility to others

3. take part in a relay race

4. share a reward with someone

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Up the ante

1. Increase demands

2. Cost cutting

3. Mediocre

4. Expensive

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.

My aunt/(A) sold her boutique/(B) to a billionaire./(C) No error./(D)

1. My aunt

2. to a billionaire

3. No error

4. sold her boutique

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Direct and outspoken

1. Forthright

2. Fortitude

3. Formica

4. Fortify

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige.

1. Egotist

2. Imposter

3. Parvenu

4. Scullery

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The tail is wagging the dog

1. A situation where a small good thing makes everyone happy.

2. The less important or subsidiary factor, person, or thing dominates a situation.

3. A person who is always happy to meet you.

4. Even smaller tasks become important if the whole project is to succeed.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To cut the crackle

1. to stop talking and start

2. to be under one's subjugation

3. to foment trouble

4. to ridicule