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.

Sachin Tendulkar’s batting skills make him a cut above the rest.

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    taller than
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    superior to
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    senior to
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    different from
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Answer : 2. "superior to"

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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.

Up against the wall

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    In an inextricable situation
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    Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation
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    To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety
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    In a disorderly fashion
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Answer : 1. "In an inextricable situation"

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bend over backwards

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    To express sudden shock
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    To exert a lot of effort towards some end
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    To end all activities
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    To confess to a crime
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Answer : 2. "To exert a lot of effort towards some end"

Q:

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

With a vengeance

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    To look out for something without particular attention
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    Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
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    A complete disaster
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    Having similar views or attitude to something
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Answer : 2. "Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs"

Q:

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

To stop doing something; cease or abstain.

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    to endure
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    to desist
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    to persevere
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    to dismay
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Answer : 2. "to desist"

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"

Q:

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

"A big draw"

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    To irritate or annoy someone
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    To get attraction/attention/success
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    Feel very excited or anxious while waiting
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    Main idea or gist
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Answer : 2. "To get attraction/attention/success"

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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 get wind of something

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    To get ready
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    To get scolded for something
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    To get what one deserves
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    To hear or receive information about something
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Answer : 4. "To hear or receive information about something"

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