Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

Q:

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.

Method to my madness

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    A logistic approach to explain something complex
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    A purpose in doing something that is seemingly crazy
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    An intention that leads to craziness
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    A dogmatic attitude towards the solution of a problem
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    A solution from the way of madness
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Answer : 4. "A dogmatic attitude towards the solution of a problem"
Explanation :

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

A person who preserves skin of animals

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    Taxidermist
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    Oculist
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    Biloquist
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    Philologist
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Answer : 1. "Taxidermist"

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

Kiling of birds

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    Vulpicide
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    Matricide
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    Herbicide
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    Avicide
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Answer : 4. "Avicide"

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Select the appropriate idiom that can replace the underlined phrase in the following sentence. 

My father’s office is at a close distance from home.

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    from hand to mouth
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    a part and parcel
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    at a stone’s throw
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    at sixes and sevens
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Answer : 3. "at a stone’s throw "
Explanation :

"At a stone's throw" means at a very short distance.


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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.

To hit the bull’s eye

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    To find the exact truth
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    To attract a bull’s attention
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    To use a red flag
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    To blind a bull
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Answer : 1. "To find the exact truth"

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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 your act together

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    Perform well or learn more
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    To assign your tasks according to the time available
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    To complete two tasks at a time
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    Work better or leave
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    Wrong
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    To be multitasking
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Answer : 4. "Work better or leave"

Q:

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.
A man of straw

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    A worthy fellow
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    An unreasonable person
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    A man of no substance
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    A very active person
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Answer : 3. "A man of no substance "

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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.

Communicative English is the Achilles’s heel for he job aspirants.

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    weak spot
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    source of strength
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    what they cherish most
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    top priority
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Answer : 1. "weak spot"

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