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.

I enjoyed visiting Nainital but it was a far cry from the ideal hill station I expected.

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    very high
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    full to noise
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    very different
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    very expensive
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Answer : 3. "very different"

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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.

She might not be the most attractive but you can’t judge a book by its cover. I’m sure she is a sweetheart.

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    to prove someone innocent
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    to make someone a cheater
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    to select a book by seeing its contents
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    to select a book by its quantity
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    to not judge someone or something based solely on appearance
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Answer : 5. "to not judge someone or something based solely on appearance "
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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.

The soldier on duty at the border is a sitting duck.

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    in a safe position
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    in a vulnerable position
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    in a secure position
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    in a comfortable position
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Answer : 2. "in a vulnerable position"

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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.

It is very sad that the backward class poor children get a raw deal in education.

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    not to be provided with proper education
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    not to be treated as well as others
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    not to be rewarded well
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    not to be partially done
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    not to be provided with basic amenities
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Answer : 2. "not to be treated as well as others"

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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.

A snake in the grass

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    Cowardly and brutal
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    Low and mean
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    An unreliable person
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    A hidden enemy
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Answer : 4. "A hidden enemy"

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Preferring or attracted to sunlight

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    Topophilia
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    Homophile
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    Lithophilous
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    Heliophilous
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Answer : 4. "Heliophilous"

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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 try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.

Get out of hand

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    Get out of control
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    Get fired
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    Get a sack
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    Get out of the group
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    Get something extra
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Answer : 1. "Get out of control"
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

The ball is in (one's) court

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    To be fearful of taking any action
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    To risk everything in one venture
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    To be responsible for further action
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    To pass the responsibility to another
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Answer : 3. "To be responsible for further action"

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