She exhibited remarkable sang froid during the crisis.

• temper
• irritation
• composure
• angry
Correct Option: C  [ composure ]

Remark:

I raked my brain to solve this difficult problem.

• I consulted several people
• I subjected my mind to hard thinking
• I read number of books
• I brainwashed several experts
Correct Option: B  [ I subjected my mind to hard thinking ]

Remark: raked my brain: to think very hard

A man of straw

• a worthy fellow
• a man of no substance
• a very active man
• a selfish Person
Correct Option: B  [ a man of no substance ]

Remark:

The boss brought matters to a head by forcing him to work more.

• made him happy
• created a lot of unhappiness
• created an atmosphere of confrontation
• brought matters to a decisive
Correct Option: C  [ created an atmosphere of confrontation ]

Remark:

The MP from our constituency is fond of blowing his own trumpet whenever he gets a chance.

• parading his own good deeds
• speaking too loudly
• looking after his own interest
• making long speeches
Correct Option: A  [ parading his own good deeds ]

Remark:

I am going to stay home because I am feeling under the weather today.

• feeling well
• feeling sick
• fine weather
• None of these
Correct Option: B  [ feeling sick ]

Remark:

His investments helped him make a killing in the stock market.

• lose money quickly
• plan a murder quickly
• murder someone quickly
• make money quickly
Correct Option: D  [ make money quickly ]

Remark:

His dealings are all above board.

• open
• simple
• decent
• friendly
Correct Option: A  [ open ]

Remark:

Ram is very calculative and always has an axe to grind.

• Has no result
• Works for both sides
• has a private agenda
• fails to arouse
Correct Option: C  [ has a private agenda ]

Remark:

Discipline is on the wane in school and colleges these days.

• increasing
• declining
• spreading
• spiralling
Correct Option: B  [ declining ]

Remark: