The cops were on their toes throughout the day.

• eager
• alert
• harried
• quick
Correct Option: B  [ alert ]

Remark:

When one is "airing dirty linen in public", the person is:

• discussing private affairs in public
• hanging out clothes in the open to dry
• standing up and fighting
• complaining
Correct Option: A  [ discussing private affairs in public ]

Remark: "airing dirty linen in public": discussing or arguing about unpleasant or private things in front of other people.

He cannot make both ends meet.

• manage the business
• work hard
• earn enough
• control affairs
Correct Option: C  [ earn enough ]

Remark:

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.
Correct Option: D  [ to discuss private or embarrassing matters in Public, especially when quarreling. ]

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:

It is known that he is a man of straw.

• a generous man
• a man of no substance
• a man without means
• a man of character
Correct Option: B  [ a man of no substance ]

Remark:

With the existing management the future of the company is in doldrums.

• dull
• bright
• uncertain
• secure
Correct Option: C  [ uncertain ]

Remark:

He resigned the post of his own accord.

• according to his judgement
• which he liked
• voluntarily and willing
• according to his convenience
Correct Option: C  [ voluntarily and willing ]

Remark:

The prices are going up by leaps and bounds.

• irregularly
• rapidly
• gradually
• systematically
Correct Option: B  [ rapidly ]

Remark:

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: