Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer
8 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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62ea4efc6f92bf0da7cf34ea- 1to endurefalse
- 2to desisttrue
- 3to perseverefalse
- 4to dismayfalse
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Answer : 2. "to desist"
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.
Suddenly the man blacked out during the parade and had to be helped to a quiet place.
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5fbc91a0472b24430a118871- 1lost temperfalse
- 2lost control over himselffalse
- 3lost consciousnesstrue
- 4lost balancefalse
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Answer : 3. "lost consciousness"
Q:Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
to buy a lemon
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62dfa1fccbf2ed2bdbe00bd2- 1to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problemstrue
- 2buying only half the recipe will not help you prepare the full dishfalse
- 3to purchase an insignificant thing which eventually becomes very usefulfalse
- 4to buy stuff which you don't needfalse
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Answer : 1. "to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems"
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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6013f39265f047590371a205- 1To look out for something without particular attentionfalse
- 2Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurstrue
- 3A complete disasterfalse
- 4Having similar views or attitude to somethingfalse
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Answer : 2. "Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs"
Q:Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A stumbling block
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64900c37a33e0f47b79ff632- 1Removing stones on the wayfalse
- 2Putting stones along the wayfalse
- 3An obstacle to progresstrue
- 4Skipping over a hurdlefalse
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Answer : 3. "An obstacle to progress"
Explanation :
"A stumbling block" is something that obstructs or hinders progress, similar to an obstacle that one might stumble over.
Q:In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Reap the whirlwind
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6013f4935beea84b8ece6cdf- 1An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourablyfalse
- 2Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excessfalse
- 3Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the samefalse
- 4Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actionstrue
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Answer : 4. "Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions"
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.
To get wind of something
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5f608b6fda7a5e60b4dacb5e- 1To get readyfalse
- 2To get scolded for somethingfalse
- 3To get what one deservesfalse
- 4To hear or receive information about somethingtrue
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Answer : 4. "To hear or receive information about something"
Q:In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
to drink like a fish
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62d0233631b6d201553b4d1e- 1a person who spends a lotfalse
- 2a person who keeps cheating for a very long time without getting noticedfalse
- 3a person who needs to relive himself very frequentlyfalse
- 4to drink excessive amounts of alcoholtrue
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