1. Bird's eye view--

to view something closely

general view from above

to view suspiciously

to look from a different angle

2. 'To reader between lines' means--

to read carefully

to read only some lines

to read quickly

to read carefully to find out meaning

3. No one knew what to say, but at last I "broke the ice".

to crack the ice

to start quarrelling

to start a conversation

to end the hostility

4. 'On the sly' means---

covertly

strongly

vainly

secretly

5. 'Riding for a fall' means---

horse race

pleasure trip

riding fast

to act recklessly

6. We had to "put up with" the inconvenience.

remove

violate

obey

endure

7. Which one of the following is the correct meaning of the phrase 'by fitts and starts'?

at irregular intervals

at regular intervals

at rapid rates

suddenly

8. 'Put up with' means--

endure

adapt

adopt

overcome

9. To take on to task---

disgrace

handle

entreat

rebuke

10. 'Hold water' means--

keep water

drink water

store water

bear examination