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.

Afraid of one’s own shadow

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

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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

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    Make all possible effort
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    Using any means
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    Accept defeat
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    Ignore others
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Answer : 3. "Accept defeat "

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Select the most appropriate idiom ( in the context) to fill in the sentence.

Radha is unable to continue working in this office. Hard work is ______ on her health.

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    keeping an eye
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    making her meet both ends
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    blowing hot and cold
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    taking a toll on
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Answer : 4. "taking a toll on"

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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.

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    An admirable practice
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    A common practice
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    A general rule
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    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.

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    that can’t be worn
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    that needs a service
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    in a good condition
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    Wrong
  • 4
    in a poor condition
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  • 5
    very old and unique
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Answer : 4. "in a poor condition"
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A small fry 

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    little
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    important
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    unimportant
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    weak
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Answer : 3. "unimportant "

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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

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    To compel someone to do something
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    It isn't over yet
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    To begin when the bell rings
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    It should be done on time
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    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 (30): In each of the question 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 context of the given sentence.
Shyam can’t afford to buy that car! It costs an arm and a leg.

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    something that can be found rarely
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    something very cheap
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    something very expensive
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    something that is easily available
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    none of the above
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Answer : 3. "something very expensive"

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