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21 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To put one's hand to plough

A
To take up agricultural farming
B
To take a difficult task
C
To get entangled into unnecessary things
D
Take interest in technical work

22 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To cry wolf

A
To listen eagerly
B
To give false alarm
C
To turn pale
D
To keep off starvation

23 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To cry wolf

A
To grieve over something which cannot be recovered
B
To cry from grief inconsolably
C
To raise a false alarm
D
To announce to one and all

24 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To set one's face against

A
To oppose with determination
B
To judge by appearence
C
To get out of difficulty
D
To look at one steadily

25 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  a rift in the lute.

A
brought about disharmony
B
brought about a disciplined atmosphere
C
caused unnecessary worry
D
caused a pleasant atmosphere

26 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To play second fiddle

A
To be happy, cheerful and healthy
B
To reduce importance of one's senior
C
To support the role and view of another person
D
To do back seat driving

27 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To be the question

A
to refer to
B
to take for granted
C
to raise objections
D
to be discussed

28 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  green eyed monster.

A
love
B
hatred
C
jealousy
D
flattery

29 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
   To end in smoke

A
To make completely understand
B
To ruin oneself
C
To excite great applause
D
To overcome someone

30 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, which one is best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
  To have an axe to grind

A
A private end to serve
B
To fail to arouse interest
C
To have no result
D
To work for both sides