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.

Get the ball rolling

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    To spin the ball
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  • 2
    To cheer someone up
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    To start doing something
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    To have an active life style
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "To start doing something"

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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.

If I complete this last straw, I will complete this level.

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    last stage of any work
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  • 2
    the final problem in a series of problems
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    last thing in the series of distribution
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    the final judgment on serious matters
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 5
    last page of any book
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    Wrong
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Answer : 2. "the final problem in a series of problems"
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Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Cat-nap

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    Short sleep
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    Wrong
  • 2
    Rest
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Fitful sleep
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Long sleep
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    Wrong
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Answer : 1. "Short sleep"

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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer-Sheet.
To play second fiddle

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    To support the role and view of another
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  • 2
    To do back seat driving
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    Wrong
  • 3
    To be happy, cheerful and healthy
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    Wrong
  • 4
    To reduce importance of one’s senior
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    Wrong
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Answer : 1. "To support the role and view of another "

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Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) are given below sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and ‘No correction is required ‘, mark (E) as the answer.

The painter never let anyone sneaks a peek at his work before it was finished.

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    sneaks a peeks
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  • 2
    sneak a peek
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    sneak and peek
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    sneaking and peeking
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 5
    No correction required
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "sneak and peek"

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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.

In spite of the high sounding words, his speech fell flat on the audience.

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    failed to make an impact
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  • 2
    impressed a lot
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    appealed to the sentiments of the audience
    Correct
    Wrong
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    could not be heard clearly
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Answer : 1. "failed to make an impact"

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Direction: In questions 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.

a damp squib 

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    a skirt in a laundry
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    Wrong
  • 2
    rainy weather
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    a disappointing result
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    none of the above
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Answer : 3. "a disappointing result"

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In the following question four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer-Sheet.

To hit the nail right on the head

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    To teach someone a lesson
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    Wrong
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    To do the right thing
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    To destroy one’s reputation
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    Wrong
  • 4
    To announce one’s fixed views
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Answer : 2. "To do the right thing "

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