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 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.

If I complete this last straw, I will complete this level.

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    last stage of any work
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    the final problem in a series of problems
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    last thing in the series of distribution
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    the final judgment on serious matters
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    last page of any book
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Answer : 2. "the final problem in a series of problems"
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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.

John is just never on time to work, it’s really irritating. O wow, speak of the devil here she come.

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    the person you’re just talking about actually turns up at that moment
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    the person you're talking about actually turns out to be angry
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    the person you're talking about actually turns out to be happy
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    the person you're talking about actually turns out to be celebrating
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    none of the above
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Answer : 1. "the person you’re just talking about actually turns up at that moment"

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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.

He found her dream house and has now landed an amazing job. He really does have the best of both worlds.

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    you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time
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    to have lots of money to make the things done
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    to play tricks in order to achieve targets
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    to bribe someone
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    to be honest
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Answer : 1. "you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time"

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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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Answer : 4. "to make a situation worse"

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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.

You must be tired after all day’s work. Would you like to wet your whistle?

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    to take rest after a long day’s work
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    to get admired by the whole working team
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    to have a power nap
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    to take a drink, especially an alcoholic drink.
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    to go for a leave
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Answer : 4. "to take a drink, especially an alcoholic drink."

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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"

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.

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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