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IDIOMS AND PHRASES (BACKUP) MCQs

Idioms & Phrases

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Question 11.

In each of the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the underlined part.


When I refused his request for a lone, he was put out.

  1.    collapsed
  2.    started to cry
  3.    threatened to use force
  4.    was annoyed
  5.    fainted
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> was annoyed
Question 12.

In each of the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the underlined part.


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

  1.    scolded me        
  2.    insulted me
  3.    abused me
  4.    ignored me
  5.    greeted me
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> ignored me
Question 13.

In each of the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the underlined part.


He did me a good turn by recommending for the post of Vice-Principal.

  1.    retuned my kindness
  2.    did an act of kindness
  3.    improved my prospects
  4.    became suddenly good
  5.    told me the right address
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> did an act of kindness
Question 14.

In each of the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the underlined part.


He resigned the post of his own accord.

  1.    which he liked
  2.    according to his convenience
  3.    voluntarily and willingly
  4.    according to his judgment
  5.    due to his own fault
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> voluntarily and willingly
Question 15.

In each of the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the underlined part.


The dacoit murdered the man in cold blood.

  1.    Coldly
  2.    boldly
  3.    ruthlessly           
  4.    unknowingly
  5.    easily
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> ruthlessly           
Question 16.

In each of the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the underlined part.


He is regarded as manager’s right hand man.

  1.    good follower
  2.    close relative
  3.    most efficient assistant
  4.    sycophant
  5.    flatterer
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> close relative
Question 17.

In each of the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the underlined part.


Whenever I meet him, he pulls a long face.

  1.    looks cheerful
  2.    looks angry
  3.    looks indifferent
  4.    looks gloomy
  5.    looks healthy
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> looks gloomy
Question 18.

In each of the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the underlined part.


Let’s listen to him. He seems to be having something up his sleeve.

  1.    a secret plan
  2.    something important
  3.    a grand idea
  4.    a profitable plan
  5.    an expensive thing
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> a secret plan
Question 19.

In each of the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the underlined part.


We should give a wide berth to bad characters.

  1.    give publicly to
  2.    publicly condemn
  3.    keep away from
  4.    not sympathise with
  5.    give a blow
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> keep away from
Question 20.

In each of the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Select the alternative which is closest to the meaning of the underlined part.


He is easily deceived by a man with an oily tongue.

  1.    sweet words
  2.    clever words
  3.    angling words
  4.    flattering words
  5.    intelligent speaking
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> flattering words

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