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
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    A purpose in doing something that is seemingly crazy
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    An intention that leads to craziness
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    A dogmatic attitude towards the solution of a problem
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 5
    A solution from the way of madness
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 4. "A dogmatic attitude towards the solution of a problem"
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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.
A man of straw

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    A worthy fellow
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    An unreasonable person
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    A man of no substance
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    A very active person
    Correct
    Wrong
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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.

The chapter and verse 

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    full and precise reference
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    straightforward
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    a severe way of ruling
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    the thing of discontentment
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 1. "full and precise reference "

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Mad as a hatter

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    eccentric
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    old fashioned
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    superstitious
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    very upset
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 1. "eccentric"

Q:

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
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    a part and parcel
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    at a stone’s throw
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    at sixes and sevens
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "at a stone’s throw "
Explanation :

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


Q:

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.

Turn a blind eye

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    Not able to see the obvious truth
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Pretend not to notice
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Hide the ugly truth from someone
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Stay away from bad habits
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 2. "Pretend not to notice"

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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 drop a brick

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    to say the wrong thing
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    to scold someone
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    to throw stones at someone
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    to make a hole in the wall
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 1. "to say the wrong thing"

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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.

When Rajesh lost the money, he was down in the dumps.

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    accusing others of stealing
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    searching everywhere
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    sad and depressed
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    very angry at himself
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "sad and depressed"

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