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.

to see red 

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    get broke
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    get angry
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    feel lucky
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    become rich
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Answer : 2. "get angry "

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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 know that the children get in your hair, but you should try not to be let it upset you.

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    bother and make you very angry
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    make fun of you
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    pull your hair
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    make a lot of noise
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Answer : 1. "bother and make you very angry"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Upset the apple-cart

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    Withdraw
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    Spoil careful plans
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    Consider unsatisfactory
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    Wrong
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    To be offended
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Answer : 2. "Spoil careful plans"
Explanation :

poil careful plans. This idiom means to disrupt or ruin well-laid plans.

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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.

He is leaving the USA for good.

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    urgently
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    permanently
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    temporarily
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    Wrong
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    immediately
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Answer : 2. "permanently"

Q:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Of the first water

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    Critically important
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    Of the best quality
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    Leading a comfortable life
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    Wrong
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    Acting contrary to the one’s interests
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Answer : 2. "Of the best quality"

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Give it a whirl

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    Attach or criticize someone
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    To try out something
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    To be engaged in cheating
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    To completely destroy something
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Answer : 2. "To try out something"

Q:

In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase.

Reginald betrayed his closest friend. It was big shock for all.

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    Stab someone in the back
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    Looking to your laurels
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    A black sheep
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    Every cloud has a silver lining
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Answer : 1. "Stab someone in the back"
Explanation :

Stab someone in the back. This idiom means betraying or harming someone who trusted you.


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