1. We now have an ex-Minister in the running from our constituency for the post of Member of Parliament. ?

Contesting the seat

Teaching yoga

Giving speeches

Jogging everyday

Answer: Contesting the seat

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2. The invigilator did not know that the two boys were exchanging notes under his nose. ?

Written in small letters

Rolled into small pellets

Wrapped in handkerchiefs

Right in front of him

Answer: Right in front of him

Explanation:


3. Hold water ?

to be fickle

to be busy

to be valid

to be deep

Answer: to be valid

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4. Listen, you need to prioritize. You can’t have your _____! ?

Achilles’ heel

Heebie-jeebies

Paint the town red

Finger in every pie

Answer: Finger in every pie

Explanation:


5. In my parents’ time, we mostly ate at home and family outings happened ______ . ?

Once in a blue moon

Behind the back

In fine feather

Shoulder to shoulder

Answer: Once in a blue moon

Explanation:


6. Initially I thought I could participate in the international Scholars Contest but when I saw the preparatory material I ______ . ?

Missed the boat

Hit the bull’s eye

Got cold feet

Made a scene

Answer: Got cold feet

Explanation:


7. His probation was extended because his performance was not up to the mark ?

of the desired height

lacking in maturity

more than expected

up to the required standard

Answer:

Explanation:


8. Far and wide ?

In all possible ways

In all directions

From the past

In the future

Answer: In all directions

Explanation:


9. Carry the day ?

Lead an army

Win a victory

Lift a heavy load

Bear the burden

Answer: Win a victory

Explanation:


10. I am fed up with his false promises. ?

Disgusted

Hopeful

Furious

Pleased

Answer: Disgusted

Explanation: