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1.

  He always does a half-ass job on his projects and it shows in the end result.
               
    (A) doing something with minimal effort  
(B) doing something with maximum effort
    (C) doing something with average effort  
    (D) None of the above  
               
2.   I can't make heads or tails of this contract, it's so confusing.
               
    (A) create or destroy  
(B) understand or decipher
    (C) choose or reject  
    (D) agree or disagree  
               
3.   I'm going to let you take the reins on this project and see what you can do.
               
    (A) assume control  
(B) give up control
    (C) work on a horse farm  
    (D) none of the above  
               
4.   I know you're upset, but you need to keep it together for the sake of the team.
               
    (A) keep something in one piece  
(B) fall apart emotionally
    (C) give up on a task  
    (D) remain calm and composed  
               
5.   I told him point blank that I didn't want to go.
               
    (A) politely and indirectly  
(B) indirectly and tactfully
    (C) directly and bluntly  
    (D) bluntly and rudely  
               
6.   Through thick and thin, my best friend has always been by my side.
               
    (A) Only during easy times  
    (B) During difficult and easy times
    (C) Only during difficult times  
    (D) None of the above  
         

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    Answers : 1A   2B   3A   4D   5C   6B  
       
 
 

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