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Question 1857

To wash ones dirty linen in public

Ato do some ugly work in Public

Bto insult in the presence of others

Cto discuss secret matters in public

Dto discuss private or embarrassing matters in Public, especially when quarreling.

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D. to discuss private or embarrassing matters in Public, especially when quarreling.Explanation not yet available.

Question 1856

A man of straw

Aa worthy fellow

Ba man of no substance

Ca very active man

Da selfish Person

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B. a man of no substanceExplanation not yet available.

Question 1855

The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks.

Aemphasised

Bvoiced

Cdeclared

Dsuggested

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A. emphasisedExplanation not yet available.

Question 1854

Her fame spread far and wide because she was a talented singer.

AHer fame grew

BHer fame lessened

CHer fame ended

DHer fame began

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A. Her fame grewExplanation not yet available.

Question 1471

A leader should respect the opinion of the rank and file.

Athe poor people

Bthe military personnel

Cthe majority

Dthe common people

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D. the common peopleExplanation not yet available.

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To wash ones dirty linen in public

A man of straw

The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks.

Her fame spread far and wide because she was a talented singer.

A leader should respect the opinion of the rank and file.

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