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Vivian expected Craig to sob uncontrollably when she broke up with him; however, Craig kept a stiff upper lip. - a)Craig cried even more than Vivian had expected.
- b)Craig cried about as much as Vivian had expected.
- c)Craig cried a little less than Vivian had expected.
- d)Craig did not cry.
- e)Craigdon't crying.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Vivian expected Craig to sob uncontrollably when she broke up with him; however, Craig kept a stiff upper lip.
a)
Craig cried even more than Vivian had expected.
b)
Craig cried about as much as Vivian had expected.
c)
Craig cried a little less than Vivian had expected.
d)
Craig did not cry.
e)
Craigdon't crying.
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Dia Mehta answered |
The correct option is C
Keeping a stiff upper lip" means that a person does not cry despite facing emotional turmoil. This expression probably refers to how when one cries, his or her upper lip tends to curl.
Eat his heart out.Being an introvert, he will only eat "his heart out".- a)eat too much
- b)keep brooding
- c)invite trouble
- d)suffer silently
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Eat his heart out.
Being an introvert, he will only eat "his heart out".
a)
eat too much
b)
keep brooding
c)
invite trouble
d)
suffer silently
e)
none of these
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Meera Rana answered |
To eat your heart out is to feel jealous or envious of someone else's achievements or good fortune. Occasionally, it means to feel other strong emotions, especially grief, bitterness, or worry over something.
Ride rough shod.Do not "ride rough shod" over the poor.- a)ride over
- b)drive a sledge
- c)treat harshly
- d)pamper
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Ride rough shod.
Do not "ride rough shod" over the poor.
a)
ride over
b)
drive a sledge
c)
treat harshly
d)
pamper
e)
none of these
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Meera Rana answered |
The idiom ‘ride roughshod’ means to completely ignore the rights, opinions, or feelings of others. So treating harshly is the best suitable option.
Made light ofHe "made light of" his teacher’s advice.a)rejectedb)listenedc)ignoredd)disregardede)none of theseCorrect answer is option 'e'. Can you explain this answer?
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Meera Rana answered |
Meaning of made light = to act as if something is not serious.
So, all the 4 options are wrong other than E.
So, all the 4 options are wrong other than E.
DIRECTIONS: Each of the following questions contains an idiom and its usage in a sentence, followed by five possible meanings labelled A, B, C, D and E. Pick out the right meaning of the idiom in question and mark your answer accordingly.Q. Hole and corner.I have come to know of your "hole and corner" method of dealing with people.a)strictb)servilec)secretd)suspiciouse)none of theseCorrect answer is 'c'. Can you explain this answer?
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Meera Rana answered |
Meaning of Hole and corner: Shady and secretive, typically to hide illicit activity.
Stalking horse.The trade union’s seemingly rightful demand is only a "stalking horse" to blackmail the management.- a)trick
- b)proposal
- c)pretence
- d)suggestion
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Stalking horse.
The trade union’s seemingly rightful demand is only a "stalking horse" to blackmail the management.
a)
trick
b)
proposal
c)
pretence
d)
suggestion
e)
none of these
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Meera Rana answered |
A stalking horse is a thing or person used to disguise someone's real intentions. Most often, the stalking horse is a decoy used as a distraction, or it is a way to test the viability of a concept before putting one's resources and reputation behind that concept.
To have an axe to grind- a)A private end to serve
- b)To fail to arouse interest
- c)To have no result
- d)To work for both sides
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
To have an axe to grind
a)
A private end to serve
b)
To fail to arouse interest
c)
To have no result
d)
To work for both sides
e)
none of these
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Meera Rana answered |
The idiom 'to have an axe to grind' means to have a private reason for doing or being involved in something.
A pipe dream.His idea to make a movie was "a mere pipe dream".- a)a great idea
- b)a foolish idea
- c)an extravagant idea
- d)an impractical plan
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
A pipe dream.
His idea to make a movie was "a mere pipe dream".
a)
a great idea
b)
a foolish idea
c)
an extravagant idea
d)
an impractical plan
e)
none of these
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Anaya Patel answered |
A pipe dream is an idiom that means an idea or plan that is impossible or very unlikely to happen:
To drive homea) To find one's roots b) To return to place of rest c)Back to original positiond) To emphasise e)none of theseCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
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Meera Rana answered |
To drive home: give special importance or value to
World renowned country western super group The Mountain Boys can sell out an arena at the drop of a hat. - a)The Mountain Boys may be able to sell out an arena, but it will take a long time.
- b)The Mountain Boys can sell out an arena very quickly.
- c)The Mountain Boys are always willing to perform at charity events.
- d)The Mountain Boys enforce a dress code at all of their shows.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
World renowned country western super group The Mountain Boys can sell out an arena at the drop of a hat.
a)
The Mountain Boys may be able to sell out an arena, but it will take a long time.
b)
The Mountain Boys can sell out an arena very quickly.
c)
The Mountain Boys are always willing to perform at charity events.
d)
The Mountain Boys enforce a dress code at all of their shows.
e)
None of these
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Nilanjan Verma answered |
Answer:
Explanation:
The given statement is about the popularity of a country western super group, The Mountain Boys. It states that they can sell out an arena at the drop of a hat. The correct option that describes this statement is option 'B' which says that The Mountain Boys can sell out an arena very quickly.
Reasoning:
The phrase "at the drop of a hat" means immediately or without delay. Therefore, the statement implies that The Mountain Boys are very popular and their fans are willing to buy tickets as soon as they are available. Hence, option 'B' is the correct answer.
Conclusion:
Thus, the statement implies that The Mountain Boys are a highly popular country western super group who can sell out an arena very quickly.
Explanation:
The given statement is about the popularity of a country western super group, The Mountain Boys. It states that they can sell out an arena at the drop of a hat. The correct option that describes this statement is option 'B' which says that The Mountain Boys can sell out an arena very quickly.
Reasoning:
The phrase "at the drop of a hat" means immediately or without delay. Therefore, the statement implies that The Mountain Boys are very popular and their fans are willing to buy tickets as soon as they are available. Hence, option 'B' is the correct answer.
Conclusion:
Thus, the statement implies that The Mountain Boys are a highly popular country western super group who can sell out an arena very quickly.
Mrs. March was afraid of leaving the student teacher with her third period class because she feared that the student teacher was a bit too green to be left alone with such a wild bunch.- a)Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too inexperienced.
- b)Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too jealous of some of the children.
- c)Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too mean to be left alone with the children.
- d)Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too sick to handle the children.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Mrs. March was afraid of leaving the student teacher with her third period class because she feared that the student teacher was a bit too green to be left alone with such a wild bunch.
a)
Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too inexperienced.
b)
Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too jealous of some of the children.
c)
Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too mean to be left alone with the children.
d)
Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too sick to handle the children.
e)
None of these
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Bibek Basu answered |
Mrs. March's Fear of Leaving the Student Teacher with her Third Period Class
Introduction:
Mrs. March was hesitant to leave the student teacher with her third period class. Let's explore the reasons behind her fear.
Mrs. March's Reasoning:
Mrs. March's concern was that the student teacher was too green to be left alone with such a wild bunch.
Explanation:
a) Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too inexperienced.
- Mrs. March may have observed that the student teacher lacked practical experience in managing a rowdy classroom.
- She may have been unsure of the student teacher's ability to handle misbehaving children and maintain discipline in the class.
b) Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too jealous of some of the children.
- There is no indication in the question that jealousy was a factor in Mrs. March's thinking.
c) Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too mean to be left alone with the children.
- There is no indication in the question that the student teacher was mean to the children.
d) Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too sick to handle the children.
- There is no mention of the student teacher being sick in the question.
Conclusion:
Thus, we can conclude that Mrs. March's fear of leaving the student teacher with her third period class was due to her belief that the student teacher was too inexperienced to handle a disruptive classroom.
Introduction:
Mrs. March was hesitant to leave the student teacher with her third period class. Let's explore the reasons behind her fear.
Mrs. March's Reasoning:
Mrs. March's concern was that the student teacher was too green to be left alone with such a wild bunch.
Explanation:
a) Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too inexperienced.
- Mrs. March may have observed that the student teacher lacked practical experience in managing a rowdy classroom.
- She may have been unsure of the student teacher's ability to handle misbehaving children and maintain discipline in the class.
b) Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too jealous of some of the children.
- There is no indication in the question that jealousy was a factor in Mrs. March's thinking.
c) Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too mean to be left alone with the children.
- There is no indication in the question that the student teacher was mean to the children.
d) Mrs. March felt that the student teacher was too sick to handle the children.
- There is no mention of the student teacher being sick in the question.
Conclusion:
Thus, we can conclude that Mrs. March's fear of leaving the student teacher with her third period class was due to her belief that the student teacher was too inexperienced to handle a disruptive classroom.
A laughing stock.With his flimsy story, he made "a laughing stock" of himself.- a)look ridiculous
- b)foolish
- c)laughed too much
- d)storage of laughter
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
A laughing stock.
With his flimsy story, he made "a laughing stock" of himself.
a)
look ridiculous
b)
foolish
c)
laughed too much
d)
storage of laughter
e)
none of these
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Anaya Patel answered |
Laughing stock means when someone or something that seems stupid or silly, especially by trying to be serious or important and not succeeding.
Example-
If you say that a person or an organization has become a laughing stock, you mean that they are supposed to be important or serious but have been made to seem ridiculous.
Example-
If you say that a person or an organization has become a laughing stock, you mean that they are supposed to be important or serious but have been made to seem ridiculous.
Plough a lonely furrow.In the organised society of today no individual or nation can "plough a lonely furrow".- a)remain unaffected
- b)do with out the help of others
- c)survive in isolation
- d)remain non-aligned
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Plough a lonely furrow.
In the organised society of today no individual or nation can "plough a lonely furrow".
a)
remain unaffected
b)
do with out the help of others
c)
survive in isolation
d)
remain non-aligned
e)
none of these
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Anaya Patel answered |
Plough a lonely furrow: To do something alone or do something that no one else will do.
Even though Lucas had been bullying the new kid since the beginning of the year, Lucas shed his crocodile tears after the principal caught him and threatened him with suspension.- a)Lucas genuinely feels sorry for his actions.
- b)Lucas’s display of sorrow was insincere.
- c)Lucas is allergic to reptiles.
- d)Lucas is afraid of the new kid.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Even though Lucas had been bullying the new kid since the beginning of the year, Lucas shed his crocodile tears after the principal caught him and threatened him with suspension.
a)
Lucas genuinely feels sorry for his actions.
b)
Lucas’s display of sorrow was insincere.
c)
Lucas is allergic to reptiles.
d)
Lucas is afraid of the new kid.
e)
None of these
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Anaya Patel answered |
The correct option is B.
crocodile tears, is an idiom that means someone is showing false emotion, such as pain or sympathy.
crocodile tears, is an idiom that means someone is showing false emotion, such as pain or sympathy.
A bolt from the blue.His partner cheating him can to him as "a bolt from the blue".- a)sad experience
- b)depreciation
- c)sudden shock
- d)unexpected loss
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
A bolt from the blue.
His partner cheating him can to him as "a bolt from the blue".
a)
sad experience
b)
depreciation
c)
sudden shock
d)
unexpected loss
e)
none of these
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Anaya Patel answered |
A bolt from the blue: Something unexpected or surprising.
Mr. Johnson was very particular about the arrangement of his classroom, so the thing he hated most was when his students caused a ruckus with their wild horseplay. - a)Mr. Johnson hated when his students pretended to be animals.
- b)Mr. Johnson hated when his students played sports.
- c)Mr. Johnson hated when his students wrestled around with each other.
- d)Mr. Johnson hated when his students made animal noises.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Mr. Johnson was very particular about the arrangement of his classroom, so the thing he hated most was when his students caused a ruckus with their wild horseplay.
a)
Mr. Johnson hated when his students pretended to be animals.
b)
Mr. Johnson hated when his students played sports.
c)
Mr. Johnson hated when his students wrestled around with each other.
d)
Mr. Johnson hated when his students made animal noises.
e)
None of these
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Dia Mehta answered |
The correct option is C.
Horseplay is defined as boisterous fooling around, or to rough play. When two kids are tussling around and play-fighting each other, this is an example of horseplay.
Horseplay is defined as boisterous fooling around, or to rough play. When two kids are tussling around and play-fighting each other, this is an example of horseplay.
Hair-breath escape.The boy had a "hair-breath escape" from a street accident.- a)lucky
- b)easy
- c)narrow
- d)quick
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Hair-breath escape.
The boy had a "hair-breath escape" from a street accident.
a)
lucky
b)
easy
c)
narrow
d)
quick
e)
none of these
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Anaya Patel answered |
Hair breath escape: Very close escape
.) Lyle chose Marco for his partner, thinking that it would be fun to work with his best friend, but now that the project was due tomorrow and the boys had nothing done, Lyle realized that he should have hitched his horse to a different wagon.- a)Lyle wishes he had chosen a different partner.
- b)Lyle accepts responsibility for his part in their failure.
- c)Lyle understands this project will require hard work.
- d)Lyle believes that the best course of action is to tell the truth.
- e)Noneof these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
.) Lyle chose Marco for his partner, thinking that it would be fun to work with his best friend, but now that the project was due tomorrow and the boys had nothing done, Lyle realized that he should have hitched his horse to a different wagon.
a)
Lyle wishes he had chosen a different partner.
b)
Lyle accepts responsibility for his part in their failure.
c)
Lyle understands this project will require hard work.
d)
Lyle believes that the best course of action is to tell the truth.
e)
Noneof these
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Sarada nayar answered |
Explanation:
The given passage describes a situation where Lyle and Marco have not completed their project which is due tomorrow. Lyle realizes that he should have chosen a different partner. Let's analyze each option to understand why option 'A' is the correct answer.
Option (a) - Lyle wishes he had chosen a different partner.
This option perfectly fits the context of the given passage. Lyle realizes that choosing Marco as his partner was not a good decision as they have nothing done and the project is due tomorrow. He wishes he had picked a different partner who could have helped him complete the project on time.
Option (b) - Lyle accepts responsibility for his part in their failure.
Although Lyle could have contributed to the project's failure, this option is not the best fit for the given context. The passage does not mention anything about Lyle accepting responsibility for the failure.
Option (c) - Lyle understands this project will require hard work.
This option is irrelevant to the given context. The passage does not mention anything about Lyle understanding the project's requirements.
Option (d) - Lyle believes that the best course of action is to tell the truth.
This option is not relevant to the given context. The passage does not mention anything about Lyle considering telling the truth.
Option (e) - None of these.
This option cannot be the correct answer as option 'A' perfectly fits the context of the given passage.
Conclusion:
Option 'A' is the correct answer as it perfectly fits the context of the given passage. Lyle wishes he had chosen a different partner.
The given passage describes a situation where Lyle and Marco have not completed their project which is due tomorrow. Lyle realizes that he should have chosen a different partner. Let's analyze each option to understand why option 'A' is the correct answer.
Option (a) - Lyle wishes he had chosen a different partner.
This option perfectly fits the context of the given passage. Lyle realizes that choosing Marco as his partner was not a good decision as they have nothing done and the project is due tomorrow. He wishes he had picked a different partner who could have helped him complete the project on time.
Option (b) - Lyle accepts responsibility for his part in their failure.
Although Lyle could have contributed to the project's failure, this option is not the best fit for the given context. The passage does not mention anything about Lyle accepting responsibility for the failure.
Option (c) - Lyle understands this project will require hard work.
This option is irrelevant to the given context. The passage does not mention anything about Lyle understanding the project's requirements.
Option (d) - Lyle believes that the best course of action is to tell the truth.
This option is not relevant to the given context. The passage does not mention anything about Lyle considering telling the truth.
Option (e) - None of these.
This option cannot be the correct answer as option 'A' perfectly fits the context of the given passage.
Conclusion:
Option 'A' is the correct answer as it perfectly fits the context of the given passage. Lyle wishes he had chosen a different partner.
Mrs. Robinson expects Cassie and my presentation to be good, but we have been working on it every night for the last week, so we are really going to knock her socks off. - a)Cassie and the speaker are not prepared to give a good presentation.
- b)Cassie and the speaker intend on hitting Mrs. Robinson rather than presenting.
- c)Cassie and the speaker’s presentation will far exceed Mrs. Robinson’s expectations.
- d)Cassie and the speaker’s presentation will meet Mrs. Robison’s expectations.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Mrs. Robinson expects Cassie and my presentation to be good, but we have been working on it every night for the last week, so we are really going to knock her socks off.
a)
Cassie and the speaker are not prepared to give a good presentation.
b)
Cassie and the speaker intend on hitting Mrs. Robinson rather than presenting.
c)
Cassie and the speaker’s presentation will far exceed Mrs. Robinson’s expectations.
d)
Cassie and the speaker’s presentation will meet Mrs. Robison’s expectations.
e)
None of these
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Hrishikesh Mehra answered |
Expectations for Presentation
Introduction:
In this question, we are given a statement about Mrs. Robinson's expectations for a presentation. We need to choose the option that correctly represents what the speaker intends to convey.
Understanding the Statement:
Mrs. Robinson expects the presentation to be good, which means she has set certain standards for the presentation. The statement also mentions that the speaker and Cassie have been working on the presentation for a week. Hence, they have put in a lot of effort into preparing for the presentation. Finally, the speaker mentions that they are going to "knock her socks off," which means they are confident that their presentation will exceed Mrs. Robinson's expectations.
Option Analysis:
a) The statement mentions that the speaker and Cassie have been working on the presentation for a week, indicating that they are prepared. Hence, option a is incorrect.
b) The statement does not mention anything about hitting Mrs. Robinson, and it is unlikely that the speaker intends to do so. Hence, option b is incorrect.
c) As explained earlier, the speaker and Cassie have put in a lot of effort into preparing for the presentation, and they are confident that their presentation will exceed Mrs. Robinson's expectations. Hence, option c is correct.
d) Option d could be a possibility, but the statement mentions that the speaker and Cassie have been working on the presentation for a week, indicating that they have put in extra effort to make the presentation better than what Mrs. Robinson expects.
e) Option e is incorrect since we have identified option c as the correct answer.
Conclusion:
Hence, we can conclude that the correct answer is option c, which states that Cassie and the speaker's presentation will far exceed Mrs. Robinson's expectations.
Introduction:
In this question, we are given a statement about Mrs. Robinson's expectations for a presentation. We need to choose the option that correctly represents what the speaker intends to convey.
Understanding the Statement:
Mrs. Robinson expects the presentation to be good, which means she has set certain standards for the presentation. The statement also mentions that the speaker and Cassie have been working on the presentation for a week. Hence, they have put in a lot of effort into preparing for the presentation. Finally, the speaker mentions that they are going to "knock her socks off," which means they are confident that their presentation will exceed Mrs. Robinson's expectations.
Option Analysis:
a) The statement mentions that the speaker and Cassie have been working on the presentation for a week, indicating that they are prepared. Hence, option a is incorrect.
b) The statement does not mention anything about hitting Mrs. Robinson, and it is unlikely that the speaker intends to do so. Hence, option b is incorrect.
c) As explained earlier, the speaker and Cassie have put in a lot of effort into preparing for the presentation, and they are confident that their presentation will exceed Mrs. Robinson's expectations. Hence, option c is correct.
d) Option d could be a possibility, but the statement mentions that the speaker and Cassie have been working on the presentation for a week, indicating that they have put in extra effort to make the presentation better than what Mrs. Robinson expects.
e) Option e is incorrect since we have identified option c as the correct answer.
Conclusion:
Hence, we can conclude that the correct answer is option c, which states that Cassie and the speaker's presentation will far exceed Mrs. Robinson's expectations.
Vince knew that if he wanted to get into college, he'd have to keep his nose to the grindstone all senior year.- a)Vince would have to apply for college.
- b)Vince would have to work hard for a whole year.
- c)Vince would have to wait patiently for an opportunity.
- d)Vince would have to stay out of trouble for a whole year.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Vince knew that if he wanted to get into college, he'd have to keep his nose to the grindstone all senior year.
a)
Vince would have to apply for college.
b)
Vince would have to work hard for a whole year.
c)
Vince would have to wait patiently for an opportunity.
d)
Vince would have to stay out of trouble for a whole year.
e)
None of these
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Kavya Sharma answered |
b) Vince would have to work hard for a whole year.
The phrase "keep his nose to the grindstone" means to work hard and steadily, so Vince knows that he will have to work hard for the entire year of his senior year in order to get into college. This is the most appropriate meaning in the context of the sentence provided.
A far cry.Inspite of world wide efforts, international peace is still "a far cry".- a)a long way off
- b)out of reach
- c)a wasted effort
- d)an impractical idea
- e)none of these
Correct answer is 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
A far cry.
Inspite of world wide efforts, international peace is still "a far cry".
a)
a long way off
b)
out of reach
c)
a wasted effort
d)
an impractical idea
e)
none of these
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Meera Rana answered |
A far cry: A long distance away from something.
To catch a Tartar is to- a)Encounter a person who is too strong for the assailant
- b)Catch a dangerous person
- c)Catch a criminal with great difficulty
- d)Live carefully and cautiously
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
To catch a Tartar is to
a)
Encounter a person who is too strong for the assailant
b)
Catch a dangerous person
c)
Catch a criminal with great difficulty
d)
Live carefully and cautiously
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Anuj Menon answered |
To catch a tartar: to deal with someone or something that proves unexpectedly troublesome or powerful.
Janet gushed over the sculpture in the antique shop, but Kevin thought that the craftsmanship was merely run of the mill.- a)He thinks that it is of exceptionally high quality.
- b)He thinks that it is marked by creativity or originality.
- c)He thinks that it is too expensive for the average person too afford.
- d)He thinks that it is low quality, common or ordinary.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Janet gushed over the sculpture in the antique shop, but Kevin thought that the craftsmanship was merely run of the mill.
a)
He thinks that it is of exceptionally high quality.
b)
He thinks that it is marked by creativity or originality.
c)
He thinks that it is too expensive for the average person too afford.
d)
He thinks that it is low quality, common or ordinary.
e)
None of these
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Aadi singhania answered |
The expression "run of the mill" means that something is not distinguished by quality or originality. It refers to a factory or mill in which identical items are mass produced.
Eric wanted to fix his cousin’s computer, but he was already having problems setting up his Aunt’s Wi-Fi network and he didn’t want to open a whole new can of worms. - a)Eric was sick of spending his time helping his family.
- b)Eric wanted to go fishing instead of working on computers.
- c)Eric was having difficulties untangling the computer wires.
- d)Eric was not ready to begin working on a complicated new problem.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Eric wanted to fix his cousin’s computer, but he was already having problems setting up his Aunt’s Wi-Fi network and he didn’t want to open a whole new can of worms.
a)
Eric was sick of spending his time helping his family.
b)
Eric wanted to go fishing instead of working on computers.
c)
Eric was having difficulties untangling the computer wires.
d)
Eric was not ready to begin working on a complicated new problem.
e)
None of these
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Radhe answered |
’D' is correct since Eric was already having problems to set up a WiFi that he couldn't afford to help fix his cousin's computer.
The prosecutor knew that the councilman had stolen public funds, but she wanted to get all of her ducks in a row before she charged him with a crime.- a)She wanted to catch the councilman in the act.
- b)She wanted to take the time to properly prepare her case.
- c)She had other business to take care of before going after the councilman.
- d)She had to finish eating lunch before she went back to work.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The prosecutor knew that the councilman had stolen public funds, but she wanted to get all of her ducks in a row before she charged him with a crime.
a)
She wanted to catch the councilman in the act.
b)
She wanted to take the time to properly prepare her case.
c)
She had other business to take care of before going after the councilman.
d)
She had to finish eating lunch before she went back to work.
e)
None of these
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Kavya Sharma answered |
The correct option is (b): She wanted to take the time to properly prepare her case. The phrase "get all of her ducks in a row" means to properly organize and prepare something, so the prosecutor was likely taking the time to gather evidence and build a strong case against the councilman before charging him with a crime.
The other options are not supported by the information in the sentence:
Option (a) is incorrect because there is no mention of the prosecutor wanting to catch the councilman in the act.
Option (c) is incorrect because there is no mention of the prosecutor having other business to take care of.
Option (d) is incorrect because there is no mention of the prosecutor eating lunch.
Option (e) is incorrect because at least one of the options must be the correct answer.
Bobby would have been playing ball until the cows came home if it hadn’t been for Suzie dragging him away to eat dinner.- a)Bobby was just about to stop playing ball.
- b)Bobby didn’t even want to play ball to begin with.
- c)Bobby prefers nature to athletics.
- d)Bobby would have continued playing ball for a long time.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Bobby would have been playing ball until the cows came home if it hadn’t been for Suzie dragging him away to eat dinner.
a)
Bobby was just about to stop playing ball.
b)
Bobby didn’t even want to play ball to begin with.
c)
Bobby prefers nature to athletics.
d)
Bobby would have continued playing ball for a long time.
e)
None of these
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Athul Singh answered |
The sentence states what would have happened.
so the correct option is A
After going to the zoo, the mall, and the movies, Cassie was sick of bending over backwards to entertain her nieces.- a)Cassie was doing very little to entertain her nieces.
- b)Cassie was making small efforts to entertain her nieces.
- c)Cassie was trying very hard to entertain her nieces.
- d)Cassie was not trying at all to entertain her nieces.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
After going to the zoo, the mall, and the movies, Cassie was sick of bending over backwards to entertain her nieces.
a)
Cassie was doing very little to entertain her nieces.
b)
Cassie was making small efforts to entertain her nieces.
c)
Cassie was trying very hard to entertain her nieces.
d)
Cassie was not trying at all to entertain her nieces.
e)
None of these
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Rounak Dasgupta answered |
Explanation:
The sentence states that after going to the zoo, the mall, and the movies, Cassie was sick of bending over backwards to entertain her nieces. This implies that Cassie was putting in a lot of effort to keep her nieces entertained. Option C correctly states that Cassie was trying very hard to entertain her nieces. The other options are incorrect because they do not reflect the effort that Cassie was putting in to entertain her nieces.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.
The sentence states that after going to the zoo, the mall, and the movies, Cassie was sick of bending over backwards to entertain her nieces. This implies that Cassie was putting in a lot of effort to keep her nieces entertained. Option C correctly states that Cassie was trying very hard to entertain her nieces. The other options are incorrect because they do not reflect the effort that Cassie was putting in to entertain her nieces.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.
After Michael missed three shots in a row and passed the ball to a player on the other team, the boys were only up by two and they suspected that Michael would be the Achilles' heel of the team.- a)Michael performs well under pressure.
- b)Michael is a valuable contributor to the team.
- c)Michael is a weakness in an otherwise strong entity.
- d)Michael inspires others to succeed.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
After Michael missed three shots in a row and passed the ball to a player on the other team, the boys were only up by two and they suspected that Michael would be the Achilles' heel of the team.
a)
Michael performs well under pressure.
b)
Michael is a valuable contributor to the team.
c)
Michael is a weakness in an otherwise strong entity.
d)
Michael inspires others to succeed.
e)
None of these
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Avik Das answered |
C. Michael is a weakness in an otherwise strong entity.
Explanation:
1. Michael's poor performance: The passage states that Michael missed three shots in a row and passed the ball to a player on the other team. This indicates that Michael's performance was not up to par during this particular situation.
2. Impact on the team's lead: The passage further mentions that after Michael's consecutive missed shots, the boys were only up by two points. This suggests that Michael's poor performance had a direct impact on the team's lead, weakening their position.
3. The team suspects Michael's role: The passage goes on to mention that the boys suspected that Michael would be the Achilles heel of the team. This indicates that the team members have doubts about Michael's abilities and consider him to be a weakness.
4. Contrasting with other options:
a) Michael performs well under pressure: The passage does not provide any evidence to suggest that Michael performs well under pressure. On the contrary, his poor performance indicates otherwise.
b) Michael is a valuable contributor to the team: Again, the passage does not provide any information to support the idea that Michael is a valuable contributor to the team. His consecutive missed shots and passing the ball to the other team suggest the opposite.
d) Michael inspires others to succeed: There is no mention of Michael inspiring others to succeed in the passage. On the contrary, his poor performance may have a demotivating effect on the team.
e) None of these: This option can be eliminated as option C, Michael is a weakness in an otherwise strong entity, is supported by the information provided in the passage.
In conclusion, based on the information provided in the passage, it can be inferred that Michael's poor performance and the doubts expressed by the team members suggest that Michael is a weakness in an otherwise strong entity, making option C the correct answer.
Explanation:
1. Michael's poor performance: The passage states that Michael missed three shots in a row and passed the ball to a player on the other team. This indicates that Michael's performance was not up to par during this particular situation.
2. Impact on the team's lead: The passage further mentions that after Michael's consecutive missed shots, the boys were only up by two points. This suggests that Michael's poor performance had a direct impact on the team's lead, weakening their position.
3. The team suspects Michael's role: The passage goes on to mention that the boys suspected that Michael would be the Achilles heel of the team. This indicates that the team members have doubts about Michael's abilities and consider him to be a weakness.
4. Contrasting with other options:
a) Michael performs well under pressure: The passage does not provide any evidence to suggest that Michael performs well under pressure. On the contrary, his poor performance indicates otherwise.
b) Michael is a valuable contributor to the team: Again, the passage does not provide any information to support the idea that Michael is a valuable contributor to the team. His consecutive missed shots and passing the ball to the other team suggest the opposite.
d) Michael inspires others to succeed: There is no mention of Michael inspiring others to succeed in the passage. On the contrary, his poor performance may have a demotivating effect on the team.
e) None of these: This option can be eliminated as option C, Michael is a weakness in an otherwise strong entity, is supported by the information provided in the passage.
In conclusion, based on the information provided in the passage, it can be inferred that Michael's poor performance and the doubts expressed by the team members suggest that Michael is a weakness in an otherwise strong entity, making option C the correct answer.
Comes to the crunch.He always promises help, but backs out when it "comes to the crunch".- a)confused situation
- b)decisive moment
- c)troubled moment
- d)difficult time
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Comes to the crunch.
He always promises help, but backs out when it "comes to the crunch".
a)
confused situation
b)
decisive moment
c)
troubled moment
d)
difficult time
e)
none of these
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Meera Rana answered |
Comes to the crunch: When a situation becomes extremely serious and a decision must be made
Cool as a cucumber.She was "cool as a cucumber".- a)nervous
- b)dead
- c)fainted
- d)calm and composed
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Cool as a cucumber.
She was "cool as a cucumber".
a)
nervous
b)
dead
c)
fainted
d)
calm and composed
e)
none of these
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Sarthak Pandey answered |
"Cool as a Cucumber"is an idiom used for Calm and Relaxed which is in option D,so option D is the right choice.
Even though Candace already had a new job, she submitted her two week notice and conducted herself in a professional way at her old job because she didn’t want to burn bridges. - a)Candace didn’t want to ruin her positive relationship with her old employer.
- b)Candace wasn’t ready to start her new job.
- c)Candace was really going to miss her old job.
- d)Candace was waiting until her last day to rub it in everyone’s face that she was leaving.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Even though Candace already had a new job, she submitted her two week notice and conducted herself in a professional way at her old job because she didn’t want to burn bridges.
a)
Candace didn’t want to ruin her positive relationship with her old employer.
b)
Candace wasn’t ready to start her new job.
c)
Candace was really going to miss her old job.
d)
Candace was waiting until her last day to rub it in everyone’s face that she was leaving.
e)
None of these
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Rounak Dasgupta answered |
Answer:
Reason for Candace's professional behavior at her old job
Background: Candace already had a new job when she submitted her two week notice at her old job.
Reason: Candace did not want to burn bridges with her old employer.
Explanation: Burning bridges means damaging a relationship with someone, which can be harmful in the future. Candace understood the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with her old employer, even though she had a new job. She submitted her two week notice and conducted herself in a professional way at her old job because she did not want to ruin her positive relationship with her old employer. Candace's behavior shows that she is a responsible professional who values positive relationships and understands the importance of conducting oneself professionally in the workplace.
Reason for Candace's professional behavior at her old job
Background: Candace already had a new job when she submitted her two week notice at her old job.
Reason: Candace did not want to burn bridges with her old employer.
Explanation: Burning bridges means damaging a relationship with someone, which can be harmful in the future. Candace understood the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with her old employer, even though she had a new job. She submitted her two week notice and conducted herself in a professional way at her old job because she did not want to ruin her positive relationship with her old employer. Candace's behavior shows that she is a responsible professional who values positive relationships and understands the importance of conducting oneself professionally in the workplace.
After promising to go to Beth's parent's cabin for the weekend, Molly got invited to the coolest party of the year and now Molly is really in a pickle.- a)Things are going to work out for Molly no matter what.
- b)Molly is stuck in a difficult situation.
- c)Molly has become really popular.
- d)Molly smells like vinegar.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
After promising to go to Beth's parent's cabin for the weekend, Molly got invited to the coolest party of the year and now Molly is really in a pickle.
a)
Things are going to work out for Molly no matter what.
b)
Molly is stuck in a difficult situation.
c)
Molly has become really popular.
d)
Molly smells like vinegar.
e)
None of these
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Trisha menon answered |
Explanation:
Molly is in a difficult situation because she had made a promise to go to Beth's parents' cabin for the weekend but has now been invited to the coolest party of the year. This puts her in a dilemma as she wants to attend the party but also wants to keep her promise to Beth.
Reasoning:
1. Promising to go to Beth's parents' cabin: Molly had made a promise to go to Beth's parents' cabin for the weekend. This indicates that Molly had committed to spending her weekend with Beth and her family.
2. Invitation to the coolest party of the year: Molly received an invitation to the coolest party of the year. This implies that Molly has been given an opportunity to attend an exciting and highly anticipated event.
3. Difficult situation: Molly's dilemma arises from the conflict between her prior commitment to Beth and the temptation of attending the party. She is torn between keeping her promise and potentially missing out on a memorable social event.
4. In a pickle: The phrase "in a pickle" means being in a difficult or challenging situation. Molly's conflicting invitations and commitments put her in precisely such a situation.
5. Correct answer: Option 'B' correctly states that Molly is stuck in a difficult situation. This aligns with the information provided in the given scenario.
Conclusion:
Based on the information provided, Molly is indeed in a pickle or a difficult situation. She has to make a decision about whether to keep her promise and go to Beth's parents' cabin or attend the coolest party of the year. The correct answer is option 'B' - Molly is stuck in a difficult situation.
Molly is in a difficult situation because she had made a promise to go to Beth's parents' cabin for the weekend but has now been invited to the coolest party of the year. This puts her in a dilemma as she wants to attend the party but also wants to keep her promise to Beth.
Reasoning:
1. Promising to go to Beth's parents' cabin: Molly had made a promise to go to Beth's parents' cabin for the weekend. This indicates that Molly had committed to spending her weekend with Beth and her family.
2. Invitation to the coolest party of the year: Molly received an invitation to the coolest party of the year. This implies that Molly has been given an opportunity to attend an exciting and highly anticipated event.
3. Difficult situation: Molly's dilemma arises from the conflict between her prior commitment to Beth and the temptation of attending the party. She is torn between keeping her promise and potentially missing out on a memorable social event.
4. In a pickle: The phrase "in a pickle" means being in a difficult or challenging situation. Molly's conflicting invitations and commitments put her in precisely such a situation.
5. Correct answer: Option 'B' correctly states that Molly is stuck in a difficult situation. This aligns with the information provided in the given scenario.
Conclusion:
Based on the information provided, Molly is indeed in a pickle or a difficult situation. She has to make a decision about whether to keep her promise and go to Beth's parents' cabin or attend the coolest party of the year. The correct answer is option 'B' - Molly is stuck in a difficult situation.
On the wane.The days of this actor are "on the wane".- a)declining
- b)increasing
- c)on the road
- d)spiralling
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
On the wane.
The days of this actor are "on the wane".
a)
declining
b)
increasing
c)
on the road
d)
spiralling
e)
none of these
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Meera Rana answered |
If something is on the wane, it is becoming weaker or less.
As good as his word.The student was "as good as his word".- a)better than expected
- b)ready to fulfil his promise
- c)highly pretentious
- d)incapable of action
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
As good as his word.
The student was "as good as his word".
a)
better than expected
b)
ready to fulfil his promise
c)
highly pretentious
d)
incapable of action
e)
none of these
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Arya Roy answered |
The expression is: "A man is only as good as his WORD." The meaning is that a good man/person is someone who not just makes promises, but lives up to them - in other words, someone who keeps his/her word.
Over the summer Brian was really excited about being placed in the advanced math class, but after getting his syllabus on the first day and seeing the workload, he was ready to jump ship. - a)Brian was even more excited about the math class than he was over the summer.
- b)Brian wanted to start working on his math assignments right away.
- c)Brian did not want to be in the advance math class anymore.
- d)Brian wanted to cause some trouble in the advanced math class.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Over the summer Brian was really excited about being placed in the advanced math class, but after getting his syllabus on the first day and seeing the workload, he was ready to jump ship.
a)
Brian was even more excited about the math class than he was over the summer.
b)
Brian wanted to start working on his math assignments right away.
c)
Brian did not want to be in the advance math class anymore.
d)
Brian wanted to cause some trouble in the advanced math class.
e)
None of these
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Yashvi Nambiar answered |
Explanation:
Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.- a)Jose can hardly tell the difference between the two phones because they are so similar.
- b)Jose believes that the phones are so different from one another that they cannot be compared.
- c)Jose doesn’t know anything about phones so he may as well be thinking about fruits.
- d)Jose is too hungry to think about phones at this time.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.
a)
Jose can hardly tell the difference between the two phones because they are so similar.
b)
Jose believes that the phones are so different from one another that they cannot be compared.
c)
Jose doesn’t know anything about phones so he may as well be thinking about fruits.
d)
Jose is too hungry to think about phones at this time.
e)
None of these
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Nilotpal Chaudhary answered |
Explanation:
The given statement "Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges" means that Jose finds it difficult to compare the two phones because he believes they are too different from one another. Therefore, option B, "Jose believes that the phones are so different from one another that they cannot be compared," is the correct answer.
Reasoning:
To understand the given statement and the answer, we need to know the meaning of the idiom "apples and oranges." This idiom is used to describe two things that are so fundamentally different that they cannot be compared. Here, Jose is finding it difficult to compare the iPhone and Samsung phone because he thinks they are as different as apples and oranges. Thus, option B is the correct answer.
Summary:
Jose finds it hard to compare the iPhone to the Samsung phone because he thinks they are too different from one another, like apples and oranges. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
The given statement "Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges" means that Jose finds it difficult to compare the two phones because he believes they are too different from one another. Therefore, option B, "Jose believes that the phones are so different from one another that they cannot be compared," is the correct answer.
Reasoning:
To understand the given statement and the answer, we need to know the meaning of the idiom "apples and oranges." This idiom is used to describe two things that are so fundamentally different that they cannot be compared. Here, Jose is finding it difficult to compare the iPhone and Samsung phone because he thinks they are as different as apples and oranges. Thus, option B is the correct answer.
Summary:
Jose finds it hard to compare the iPhone to the Samsung phone because he thinks they are too different from one another, like apples and oranges. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
In camera.The trail was so important that the entire proceedings were held "in camera".- a)made into film
- b)photographed
- c)secret
- d)not open to the public
- e)none of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In camera.
The trail was so important that the entire proceedings were held "in camera".
a)
made into film
b)
photographed
c)
secret
d)
not open to the public
e)
none of these
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Ishani Rane answered |
In-camera proceeding is used in sensitive cases essentially to protect the privacy of the parties. Simply put, ‘in-camera’ proceeding is a proceeding carried out in private, in the absence of the public and the press. Essentially the proceedings are conducted through video conferencing to safeguard the privacy and protection of the accused. The public and the media are excluded from such proceedings for the purposes of sensitivity.
Ever since country western super group The Mountain Boys started wearing stovepipe hats, those hats have been selling like hotcakes.- a)Stovepipe hats have been selling quickly.
- b)Stovepipe hats have been selling slowly.
- c)Stovepipe hats have been selling at an average pace.
- d)Stovepipe hats have not been selling at all.
- e)Noneof these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Ever since country western super group The Mountain Boys started wearing stovepipe hats, those hats have been selling like hotcakes.
a)
Stovepipe hats have been selling quickly.
b)
Stovepipe hats have been selling slowly.
c)
Stovepipe hats have been selling at an average pace.
d)
Stovepipe hats have not been selling at all.
e)
Noneof these
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Crafty Classes answered |
Key information:
- The Mountain Boys, a country western super group, started wearing stovepipe hats.
- Ever since they started wearing these hats, the hats have been selling like hotcakes.
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the given options:
A: Stovepipe hats have been selling quickly.
- This statement aligns with the information provided in the passage. The hats have been selling like hotcakes, indicating a fast pace of sales.
B: Stovepipe hats have been selling slowly.
- This statement contradicts the information provided in the passage. The passage clearly states that the hats have been selling like hotcakes, implying a rapid rate of sales.
C: Stovepipe hats have been selling at an average pace.
- This statement does not align with the information provided in the passage. The passage mentions that the hats have been selling like hotcakes, suggesting an above-average pace of sales.
D: Stovepipe hats have not been selling at all.
- This statement contradicts the information provided in the passage. The passage explicitly states that the hats have been selling like hotcakes, indicating successful sales.
E: None of these.
- This option is not applicable since option A aligns with the information provided in the passage.
Therefore, the correct answer is A: Stovepipe hats have been selling quickly.
I know that Catherine has been really unpleasant toward you, Alvin, but take it with a grain of salt: she's mean to everyone.- a)Alvin should try hard to get on Catherine's good side.
- b)Alvin should be worried that Catherine is not treating him kindly.
- c)Alvin should go and get lunch and reflect on Catherine's attitude.
- d)Alvin should not be concerned about how Catherine is treating him.
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
I know that Catherine has been really unpleasant toward you, Alvin, but take it with a grain of salt: she's mean to everyone.
a)
Alvin should try hard to get on Catherine's good side.
b)
Alvin should be worried that Catherine is not treating him kindly.
c)
Alvin should go and get lunch and reflect on Catherine's attitude.
d)
Alvin should not be concerned about how Catherine is treating him.
e)
None of these
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EduRev CLAT answered |
Issue: Catherine has been unpleasant towards Alvin.
Context: Catherine's behavior towards Alvin is not unique; she is mean to everyone.
To address this situation, we need to consider the context and provide appropriate advice to Alvin.
Analysis:
- Catherine's behavior is not specific to Alvin; she treats everyone poorly.
- Knowing this, it is essential for Alvin to understand how to handle Catherine's unpleasantness.
Advice:
Based on the given information, the most appropriate advice for Alvin is:
D: Alvin should not be concerned about how Catherine is treating him.
- Catherine's behavior is not a reflection of Alvin's actions or worth.
- Alvin should not take her behavior personally or let it affect his self-esteem.
- It is important for Alvin to recognize that Catherine's unpleasantness is a result of her own issues and not a reflection of his character or worth.
By not being concerned about Catherine's treatment, Alvin can maintain his confidence and focus on his own well-being rather than getting caught up in her negative behavior.
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