Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

Throw in the towel

1992 0

  • 1
    Make all possible effort
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Using any means
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Accept defeat
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Ignore others
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    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "Accept defeat "

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

He wanted this agreement in black and white.

1990 0

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    in writing
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  • 2
    orally
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    in discourse
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    in detail
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Answer : 1. "in writing"

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

Retrenchment is the order of the day as recession overtakes Indian Industry.

1981 0

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    An admirable practice
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  • 2
    A common practice
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  • 3
    A general rule
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    A popular measure
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Answer : 2. "A common practice"

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In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.

The radio is really worse for the wear. Send it to the repair center.

1979 0

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    that can’t be worn
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    Wrong
  • 2
    that needs a service
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    in a good condition
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    in a poor condition
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 5
    very old and unique
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Answer : 4. "in a poor condition"
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Directions (28): In each of the question given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.
It ain't over till the fat lady sings

1965 0

  • 1
    To compel someone to do something
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    It isn't over yet
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    To begin when the bell rings
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    It should be done on time
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 5
    It shouldn't be proceeded till a driving force do so
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Answer : 2. "It isn't over yet"

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

Afraid of one’s own shadow

1961 0

  • 1
    to make public something embarrassing that should be kept secret.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    everything is ready.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    a person who is angry or upset about something.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    to become easily frightened.
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    Wrong
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Answer : 4. "to become easily frightened."

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Direction: In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

to move heaven and earth 

1938 0

  • 1
    to pray to all Gods
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    to travel in ‘a rocket
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    to cause an earthquake
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    to try everything possible
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    Wrong
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Answer : 4. "to try everything possible "

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A small fry 

1934 0

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    little
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    Wrong
  • 2
    important
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    unimportant
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    weak
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    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "unimportant "

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