English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

"A bolt from the blue"

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    An unexpected piece of news or event
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    Not to leave a good impression
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    Women
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    A weak, unreliable person
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Answer : 1. "An unexpected piece of news or event"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.

Lion's share

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    The part that must be left for the guests in a party
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    The sound produced by a lion when it is attacking a prey
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    The greatest and most desirable portion of something
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    The strongest and richest partner in a group
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Answer : 3. "The greatest and most desirable portion of something"
Explanation :

"Lion's share" refers to the largest or best portion of something.

Q:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To play with fire

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    Feel sick
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    To take foolish risk
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    To abuse
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    Show disappointment
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Answer : 2. "To take foolish risk"

Q:

Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.
 The people from sub-continent are very _____________.

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    superstitios
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    superstitious
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    supersticious
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    supersctitious
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Answer : 2. "superstitious"
Explanation :

(B) superstitious

  • The correct spelling is "superstitious."

Q:

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.

A dishonest employee plays fast with his boss.

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    plays stop and run
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    plays quick and slow
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    plays run and stop
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    plays fast and loose
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Answer : 4. "plays fast and loose"

Q:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

His modest nature made all the difference.

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    courageous
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    dry
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    shy
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    horrific
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Answer : 3. "shy"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Tell upon

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    To strike hard
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    To advise someone
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    To affect adversely
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    To write down
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Answer : 3. "To affect adversely"

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