1. Having no arguments to defend his point, the speaker began to beat about the bush.
(a) Wander across the world
(b) Speak in a haphazard manner
(c) Speak in a round-about manner
(d) Make use of relevant reference
2. The administration found it difficult to cope with the striking employees.
(a) Move
(b) Compromise
(c) Handle
(d) Subdue
3. He spoke well though it was his maiden speech.
(a) Long speech
(b) Brief speech
(c) First speech
4. To shoot the breeze
(a) To do random acts hoping one will be successful
(b) To have a casual conversation
5. Fish out of water
(a) Dehydrated
(b) Comfortable position
(c) An uncomfortable position
6. Apple-pie order
(a) A sweet manner
(b) bring out the secret
(c) break the stick
(d) extreme neatness
7. Ravi shifted into a new house. His new LCD television cost him an arm and a leg.
(a) very little
(b) was very expensive
8. A dime a dozen
(a) Strength is in numbers
(b) People who say bad things have no value
(c) Very common and of no particular value
9. The teacher took me to task for not completing my homework.
(a)gave me additional homework
(b)punished me
10. Butt in
(a) Interrupt
(b) Record
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