Q11. To take to heart

• to be encouraged
• to grieve over
• to like
• to hate

Q12. To move heaven and earth

• to cause an earthquake
• to try everything possible
• to pray to all Gods
• to travel extensively

Q13. To smell a rat

• to experience a bad smell
• to predict danger
• to predict outbreak of plague
• to be suspicious

Q14. A leader should respect the opinion of the rank and file.

• the poor people
• the military personnel
• the majority
• the common people

Q15. Her fame spread far and wide because she was a talented singer.

• Her fame grew
• Her fame lessened
• Her fame ended
• Her fame began

Q16. The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks.

• emphasised
• voiced
• declared
• suggested

Q17. A man of straw

• a worthy fellow
• a man of no substance
• a very active man
• a selfish Person

Q18. To wash ones dirty linen in public

• to do some ugly work in Public
• to insult in the presence of others
• to discuss secret matters in public
• to discuss private or embarrassing matters in Public, especially when quarreling.

Q19. For the first week, the apprentice felt like fish out of water.

• frustrated
• homeless
• disappointed
• uncomfortable

Q20. I am all at sea.

• out of reach
• very happy
• puzzled
• drowning