Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The scientific theory seemed reasonable, but upon closer examination, it didn't quite hold water .
In this sentence, the phrase "hold water" is used metaphorically to express the idea that the scientific theory is not valid, substantial, or convincing upon closer scrutiny.
Six persons namely – Rahul, Ganesh, Pooja, Dinesh, Reshma and Hemant are sitting in a circular table facing center but not necessarily in same order....
In which school does T study among B, C, D, E and F?
I. T does not study in the same school as either R or J .
II. R and J study in school...
In the following question below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provide...
Among A, B, C, D and E, seated in a straight line, facing North, who sits exactly in the middle of the line?
Statement I. A sits third to th...
Among A, B, C, D and E, which is the smallest?
I. D is greater or equal to E. B is equal to C, which is greater than D.
II. E is smal...
Eight persons P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W sit in a straight row facing north direction. No two persons with names starting with consecutive alphabets are...
Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a row facing north but not necessarily in the same order. Which of the following persons sit fourth...
How many female members are there in family of ten members?
I. Q is only son of H, who is son-in-law of A. S is only daughter of D. L is sister...
Among 6 friends, P, Q, R, S, T and U, who is third tallest?
I. R is taller than only S.
II. T is taller than P and U but is not the talles...
How is E related to D?
I. D is the son of A’s wife who is the daughter of E’s wife.
II. E’s wife is mother-in-law of D&r...
