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What is the correct translation of “ہمارے بہادر فوجی دل و جان سے مادر وطن کی حفاظت کر رہے ہیں”?

A. Our brave soldiers are defending our motherland with passion.
B. Our brave soldiers are defending our motherland with all their heart and soul.
C. Our brave soldiers are defending our motherland with all their zeal and zest.
D. Our brave soldiers are defending our beloved land with all their heart and soul.
Correct answer is: B. Our brave soldiers are defending our motherland with all their heart and soul.
The phrase “دل و جان سے” literally means “with heart and soul.”

What does the idiom “To cut corners” mean?

A. To improve quality standards.
B. To do something cheaply by ignoring proper standards.
C. To work with extreme care.
D. To postpone work deliberately.
Correct answer is: B. To do something cheaply by ignoring proper standards.
It means to skip important steps or reduce quality in order to save time or money.

What does the idiom “To throw down the gauntlet” mean?

A. To withdraw from a dispute.
B. To issue a challenge.
C. To seek advice formally.
D. To make peace with an opponent.
Correct answer is: B. To issue a challenge.
Historically, throwing down a gauntlet was a way to challenge someone to a duel or competition.

What is the meaning of the idiom “To toe the line”?

A. To break rules deliberately.
B. To resign from responsibility.
C. To conform to rules or authority.
D. To delay a decision intentionally.
Correct answer is: C. To conform to rules or authority.
It means to follow rules, obey authority, or meet expected standards.

What is the correct difference between “Stationary” and “Stationery”?

A. Stationary means not moving; Stationery means writing materials.
B. Stationary means writing materials; Stationery means fixed.
C. Both words mean still.
D. Both words mean paper.
Correct answer is: A. Stationary means not moving; Stationery means writing materials.
“Stationary” means motionless, while “Stationery” refers to writing materials like paper and pens.

What does the phrase “To run the gamut” mean?

A. To repeat a mistake.
B. To conceal important facts.
C. To end a discussion abruptly.
D. To cover a wide range of things.
Correct answer is: D. To cover a wide range of things.
“Gamut” means the complete range or extent of something.

What is the correct meaning of “Brake” and “Break”?

A. Brake means to stop; Break means to damage or pause.
B. Brake means to destroy; Break means to stop.
C. Brake means rest; Break means to run.
D. Both words mean to control.
Correct answer is: A. Brake means to stop; Break means to damage or pause.
“Brake” is used for stopping a vehicle, while “Break” means to damage, separate, or pause something.

What is the correct difference between “Principal” and “Principle”?

A. Principal means rule; Principle means head of school.
B. Principal means head of school; Principle means moral rule.
C. Both words have the same meaning.
D. Principal means student; Principle means money.
Correct answer is: B. Principal means head of school; Principle means moral rule.
“Principal” refers to the head of a school, while “Principle” means a basic truth or moral rule.

What is the correct difference between “Complement” and “Compliment”?

A. Complement means to complete; Compliment means to praise.
B. Complement means to praise; Compliment means to complete.
C. Both words mean to criticize.
D. Both words mean to correct.
Correct answer is: A. Complement means to complete; Compliment means to praise.
“Complement” means something that completes or matches well, while “Compliment” means an expression of praise.

What is the correct difference between “Peace” and “Piece”?

A. Peace means a part; Piece means calmness.
B. Peace means calmness; Piece means a part.
C. Peace means war; Piece means unity.
D. Both words have the same meaning.
Correct answer is: B. Peace means calmness; Piece means a part.
“Peace” means tranquility or freedom from conflict, while “Piece” means a portion or part of something.

What is the synonym of Superficial

A. Deep
B. Surface-level
C. Strong
D. Serious
Correct answer is: B. Surface-level
“Superficial” means only on the surface, not deep.

What is the synonym of Trivial

A. Important
B. Minor
C. Major
D. Serious
Correct answer is: B. Minor
“Trivial” means not important or insignificant.

What is the synonym of Uncanny

A. Normal
B. Strange
C. Familiar
D. Usual
Correct answer is: B. Strange
“Uncanny” means strangely unusual or mysterious.

What is the synonym of Wane

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Grow
D. Expand
Correct answer is: B. Decrease
“To wane” means to decrease gradually.

What is the synonym of Yearn

A. Ignore
B. Desire
C. Reject
D. Stop
Correct answer is: B. Desire
“To yearn” means to strongly desire something.

What is the synonym of Zenith

A. Lowest point
B. Highest point
C. Center
D. Edge
Correct answer is: B. Highest point
“Zenith” means the highest point or peak.

What is the synonym of Gratify

A. Ignore
B. Pleasure
C. Satisfy
D. Refuse
Correct answer is: C. Satisfy
“Gratify” means to give pleasure or satisfaction.

What is the synonym of Zealous

A. Inactive
B. Passionate
C. Lazy
D. Weak
Correct answer is: B. Passionate
“Zealous” means showing strong enthusiasm.
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