JIPMAT 2021 (VA) - In the following sentence, a phrase is underlined and is followed by four options of the words. Select from the options, the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase. 'Those who work <u>by fits and starts</u> seldom show good results.' | PYQs + Solutions | AfterBoards
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Idioms & Phrasal Verbs

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In the following sentence, a phrase is underlined and is followed by four options of the words. Select from the options, the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase.
'Those who work by fits and starts seldom show good results.'

Correct Option: 2
The correct answer is 'irregularly'. 'By fits and starts' refers to working in an irregular and inconsistent manner.

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JIPMAT 2021

In the following sentence, an idiom is underlined and is followed by four options of the words. Select from the options, the one which is nearest to the underlined idiom.
'He was all at sea when he began his new job.'

JIPMAT 2021

In this question, four options are given for the idiom underlined in the sentence.
For his alleged involvement in espionage, he is under a cloud these days.

JIPMAT 2022

Pick out the part of sentence which has an error. If there is no error mark ‘4’.
A) It wasn't necessary for her
B) To take time of work
C) when her son was ill

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