In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best idiom for the phrase.

beyond the bounds of civilized behavior, or bizarre

(A) Bite off more than you can chew

(B) Beyond the Pale

(C) Between the devil and the deep blue sea

(D) Beyond the shadow of doubt

Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the highlighted idiom/phrase.

To restart his (cash-strapped) company he decided to apply for a bank loan.

(A) improving

(B) expensive

(C) impoverished

(D) expanding

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I remember vivid / the last road trip / we had / before the pandemic hit.

A. the last road trip

B. we had

C. before the pandemic hit

D. I remember vivid

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

First, tell me / why are they / late to work / every other day.

(A) First, tell me

(B) every other day

(C) late to work

(D) why are they

Today's Vocab word

Astute /əˈstuːt/ (adjective)

Meaning: Having sharp judgment; being able to assess situations or people accurately for one’s advantage.

Examples:

1. She made an astute observation about the market trends.
2. His astute decision-making helped the company thrive.