Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

Q:

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

To have a nodding acquaintance

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    To have a great experience
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    To neglect all the parameters
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    Know somebody/something slightly
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    To have nothing in common
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Answer : 3. "Know somebody/something slightly"

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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 given idiom.

Once in a blue moon

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    Blue sky
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    On a full moon night
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    Very rarely
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    At one time in space
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Answer : 3. "Very rarely"

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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.

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:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

He is foaming at the mouth about the committee's decision.

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    To be enraged and show it
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    to cause damage to someone
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    to not recognize something good
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    to be upset about something that happened in the past
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Answer : 1. "To be enraged and show it"

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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"

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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    An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably
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    Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess
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    Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same
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    Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
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Answer : 4. "Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions"

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

One’s cup of tea

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    One’s perception about someone
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    One’s general principle
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    One’s hard-earned money
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    One's chosen or preferred thing
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Answer : 4. "One's chosen or preferred thing"

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