Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

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

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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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    the final problem in a series of problems
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    last thing in the series of distribution
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    the final judgment on serious matters
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    last page of any book
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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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    Rest
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    Fitful sleep
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    Long sleep
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Answer : 1. "Short sleep"

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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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    To cheer someone up
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    To start doing something
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    To have an active life style
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Answer : 3. "To start doing something"

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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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    sneak a peek
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    sneak and peek
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    sneaking and peeking
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    No correction required
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Answer : 3. "sneak and peek"

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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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    To do the right thing
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    To destroy one’s reputation
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    To announce one’s fixed views
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Answer : 2. "To do the right thing "

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Direction (Q.131 to 140): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage, against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

Once upon a time a foolish brahmin (131) to Birbal with a strange request. He wanted to be (132) as ' pandit’. Now, the term pandit ' (133) to a man of knowledge. But unfortunately, this poor brahmin was uneducated. Birbal tried to explain the difference to him saying that it was not correct to call an uneducated man a pandit and because of this very reason it would be improper to call him so . But, the silly brahmin had his heart (134) on this title. Birbal came up with a brilliant solution and said that as the brahmin was an uneducated man he should (135) abuses and stones at anyone who dared to address him by the very same title. Then Birbal called all his servants and ordered them to call this brahmin pandit. The brahmin was very pleased. But the moment the servants started calling out to him as ' pandit ' he pretended to be very angry and (136) abusing them loudly. Then he picked up a few stones and hurled them in their direction. All this shouting and screaming (137) a crowd. When people realised that this brahmin was erupting every time someone called him pandit’, they all started to (138 ) him. Over the next couple of days, he would constantly hear the word ' pandit ' wherever he went very soon the whole town started referring to him as ' pandit ' much to his (139). The foolish brahmin never realised why people were calling him a pandit. He was extremely pleased with the result. He (140) Birbal from the bottom of his heart.

Fill in the blank (136).

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    telling
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    finish
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    hit
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    push
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    started
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Answer : 5. "started"

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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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    rainy weather
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    a disappointing result
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    none of the above
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Answer : 3. "a disappointing result"

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