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Question 19easy

Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in a advance.

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Question 20easy

I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder.

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Question 21medium

He passed himself off as a noble man.

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Question 22medium

This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must therefore be decided one way or the other.

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Question 23easy

In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.

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Question 24easy

The cricket match proved to be a big draw.

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Question 25easy

When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.

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Question 26easy

He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.

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Question 27medium

Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.

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