Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

Q:

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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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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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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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"
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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"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

The team members seem to be running around in circles.

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    To be very active but with few results
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    Very dynamic and hardworking
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    Hardly any time to breathe
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    To be extremely successful
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Answer : 1. "To be very active but with few results"

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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.

For loaves and fishes 

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    for spiritual gains
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    for material benefits
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    for aesthetic requirements
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    for capital gain
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Answer : 2. "for material benefits "

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Direction: In the question, 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.

To face the music 

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    to live in a pleasant atmosphere
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    to have a difficult time
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    to enjoy a musical recital
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    to bear the consequences
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Answer : 4. "to bear the consequences "

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