2013

Question 1

I was not willing to buy the product because it was too expensive. (OFF)
-> The sheer

Answer 1

The sheer expense put me off buying the product.

Question 2

We never buy things in small quantities as we would make profits. (BULK)
-> With

Answer 2

With a view to making profits, we always buy things in bulk.

Question 3

We really loved to have a chance to visit the Colosseum but we couldn’t. (FOOT)
-> We would sooner

Answer 3

We would sooner have had a chance to set foot in the Colosseum.

Question 4

The committee had a long discussion but they could not make up their mind. (REACH)
-> Lengthy

Answer 4

Lengthy as their discussion was, the committee could not reach a decision.

Question 5

He decided to become the boss of a small company instead of working for a multinational company. (FISH)
-> In preference to

Answer 5

In preference to working in a multinational company, he decided to be a big fish in a small pond.

Question 6

It was not surprising when my parents were furious with my getting a tattoo. (ARMS)
-> It came

Answer 6

It came as no surprise that my parents were up in arms about my getting a tattoo.

Question 7

You could be in trouble for not giving a breath sample to be police. (HOT)
-> On refusal

Answer 7

On refusal to give a breath sample to the police, you could be in hot water.

Question 8

We certainly will win if we exchange ideas with each other. (HEADS)
-> We are bound

Answer 8

We are bound to win if we put our heads together.

Question 9

If anyone succeeds in solving the problem right away, it will probably be him. (SPOT)
-> He stands

Answer 9

He stands a high chance of solving the problem on the spot.

Question 10

He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion. (AUTHORITY)
-> He

Answer 10

He is an authority on primitive knowledge.