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The correct answer is 'closet'.

Key Points

• Let us explore the given options:
• Chair is a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs. (कुर्सी)
• Example: We'll need a table and four chairs for the dining room.
• Wardrobe is a large, tall cupboard or recess in which clothes may be hung or stored. (एक बड़ा, लंबा अलमारी या अवकाश जिसमें कपड़े लटकाए या रखे जा सकते हैं)
• Example: She stuffed her clothes in the wardrobe.
• Shelf is a flat length of wood or other rigid material. (लकड़ी या अन्य कठोर सामग्री की एक सपाट लंबाई)
• Example: He arranged the books on the shelf.
• Closet is used to refer to a state of secrecy or concealment. (गोपनीयता या छुपाने की स्थिति का उल्लेख करने के लिए)
• Example: I suspect he's a closet fascist.
• The proverb 'skeleton in the closet' means something shocking, embarrassing, etc. that has happened to you or your family in the past that you want to keep secret.
• ​Example: We all have got a skeleton in the closet somewhere that we don't want to let out.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete Sentence: Skeleton in the closet.

The correct answer is 'iron'.

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• Gold is something considered to be precious, beautiful, or of the most superior quality.
• Example: All is not gold that glitters.
• Iron is used figuratively as a symbol or type of firmness, strength, or resistance.
• Example: It's hard to bend an iron bar.
• Silver is a precious shiny greyish-white metal.
• Example: He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
• Steel is used as a symbol or embodiment of strength and firmness.
• Example: This bridge over the river has a steel framework.
• The proverb means when you have an opportunity to do something, do it before you lose your chance.
• ​Example: If you want to get an advanced degree, you should strike while the iron is hot.
• In (metallurgy, blacksmithing, literally) to strike a hot piece of metal, especially iron, with a mallet or other tool before it cools, while it is still hot enough to be shaped.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete Sentence: Strike while the iron is hot.

The correct answer is 'tread'.

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• Fly means to travel through the air.
• Example: A bullet will fly past his head in few seconds.
• Tread means to step or walk on or over.
• Example: Politicians rushed in where philosophers have feared to tread.
• Sleep means to go into a natural state in which you are unconscious for a time and your body rests.
• Example: She felt refreshed after her sleep.
• Ransack means to go through a place stealing things and causing damage.
• Example: She ransacks my apartment for the bankbook.
• The proverb 'fools rush in where angels fear to tread' means foolish people usually do not understand when a situation is dangerous, so they are not afraid to do things that would frighten more sensible people.
• ​Example: When I asked, how did I get into this,' she replied with a laugh, fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete Sentence: Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

The correct answer is 'deaths'.

Key Points

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• Deaths mean the state of being dead.
• Example: Car accidents have caused many deaths.
• Games mean the activities that one engages in for amusement or fun.
• Example: The Olympic games should not be politicized.
• Paths mean different ways from one place to another that people can walk along.
• Example: We can't wander from the paths of truth.
• Riddles mean the questions that seem impossible or silly but have a clever or funny answer.
• Example: Stop talking in riddles and explain what's going on!

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: Cowards die many times before their deaths.

Additional Information

• The proverb means cowards are often afraid that they are going to die so that they often feel what it is like to die, while brave people only feel the fear of death when they are really about to die. People who constantly fear death feel the stress associated with it many times before actually dying.
• Example: Every time Vikas went out alone, he was always afraid, cowards die many times before their deaths.

The correct answer is 'stand up'.

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• Stand for means to support a cause or principle.
• Example: I wouldn't stand for that sort of behaviour from him.
• Stand up means to rise to one's feet.
• Example: I can make it through the rain, I can stand up once again on my own.
• Stand on means to set one's foot down on top of something.
• Example: Don't stand on that chair, it's got a weak leg.
• Stand in means to do someone else’s job temporarily while they are not available to do it.
• Example: I will stand in for you while you go and get a cup of coffee.
• The proverb 'Fall seven times, stand up eight' means choosing to never give up hope and to always strive for more. It means that your focus isn’t on the reality in front of you, but on a greater vision that may not be a reality yet.
• Example: Eventually he became the captain of the team. It's rightly said: Fall seven times, stand up eight.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete Sentence: Fall seven times, stand up eight.

The correct answer is 'Although'.

Key Points

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• However means in whatever way; no matter how.
• Example: However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand.
• Although means in spite of the fact that; even though.
• Example: Although I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some.
• In spite of means without being affected by the particular factor mentioned.
• Example: In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
• Despite means without being affected by; in spite of.
• Example: Despite the criticisms, she remained defiant.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete Sentence: Although she had a fever, she attended the conference.

The correct answer is 'Put off'.

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• Pay off means to pay a debt in full.
• Example: I managed to pay off all my debts before we got married.
• Write off means to cancel the record of bad debt.
• Example: The World Bank is being urged to write off debts from developing countries.
• Put off means to postpone something.
• Example: Never put off what you can do today until tomorrow.
• Lay off means to give up or stop doing something, especially for a short period of time.
• Example: I had to lay off running for several months.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: Many students put off doing their homework until it is almost too late.

The correct answer is 'Unless'.

Key Points

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• When means as soon as another action or event has finished.
• Example: When the sun comes in, the doctor goes out.
• If means in a possible or imagined situation.
• Example: If you want knowledge, you must toil for it.
• While is used for saying that although you accept that something is true, there are also doubts or facts that you cannot ignore.
• Example: While I agree with you, I do not believe that your way is best.
• Unless means except if, used for saying that if something does not happen, something else will happen or be true as a result.
• Example: Unless a check is signed, it is invalid.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete Sentence: Unless you study, you won't pass the exam.

The correct answer is 'took off'.

Key Points

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• Put off means to postpone something.
• Example: Never put off what you can do today until tomorrow.
• Run off means to leave a place or situation suddenly.
• Example: Somebody has run off with my wallet.
• Took-off means (of an aircraft or bird) become airborne.
• Example: The plane took off at 8.30 a.m.
• Went off means (of a light or an electricity) supply goes off, it stops working or being available.
• Example: Someone threw a switch and the electricity went off.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: The plane took off and was soon flying high over the town.

Hinglish

• आइए दिए गए विकल्पों का पता लगाएं:
• Put off का अर्थ है कुछ स्थगित करना।
• उदाहरण: Never put off what you can do today until tomorrow.
• Run Off अर्थ है अचानक किसी स्थान या स्थिति को छोड़ना।
• उदाहरण: Somebody has run off with my wallet.
• Take-off का मतलब (किसी विमान या पक्षी का) हवाई हो जाना।
• उदाहरण: The plane took off at 8.30 a.m.
• Went off का मतलब ( एक प्रकाश या बिजली की) आपूर्ति बंद हो जाती है, यह काम करना बंद कर देता है या उपलब्ध नहीं होता है ।
• उदाहरण: Someone threw a switch and the electricity went off.

अत: सही उत्तर विकल्प 3 है ।

पूरा वाक्य: The plane took off and was soon flying high over the town.

The correct answer is 'with'.

Key Points

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• With is used if one person or thing is with another or does something with them, they are together or they do it together.
• Example: There are certain things I just can't discuss with my mother.
• To is used for saying who is told, given, or shown something.
• Example: Prizes were presented to the winners.
• From is used for stating who gives or sends you something or provides you with something.
• Example: He deserved an award from the president.
• By is used for saying who or what does something.
• Example: The door was squelched by him.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: Compare your answers with your partner.