Idioms and Phrases questions and answers Practice Question and Answer

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She didn't realize that the clever salesman was taking her for a ride. 

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    pulling her along
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    forcing her to go with him
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    trying to trick her
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    taking her in a car
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Answer : 3. "trying to trick her "

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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.

Naveen put his brother's back up by saying that he was unfit for the job. 

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    supported his brother
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    annoyed his brother
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    canvassed for his brother
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    deceived his brother
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Answer : 2. "annoyed his brother"

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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.

Shyam drives now and then just to keep his hand in. 

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    to keep himself busy
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    to keep himself safe
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    not to waste his time
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    not to lose the skill
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Answer : 4. "not to lose the skill"

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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.

The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind. 

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    suggestion
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    advice
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    gist
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    scolding
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Answer : 4. "scolding"

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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.

For his alleged involvement in espionage, he is under a cloud these days.

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    experiencing cloudy weather
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    enjoying favorable luck
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    under suspicion
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    under observation
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Answer : 3. "under suspicion"

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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.

His performance is remarkable. Let us hope it does not turn out to be a flash in the pan.

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    merely flashy
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    gorgeous
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    a one-off achievement
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    a painful achievement
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Answer : 3. "a one-off achievement "

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He has the habit of getting into a row over trivial matters. 

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    seeking the help
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    picking up a fight
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    getting a right path
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    giving unwanted advice
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Answer : 2. "picking up a fight "

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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.

If you are in the good books of the boss, you are sure to rise quickly.

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    work well for the boss
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    praise the boss
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    in a favour with the boss
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    Co-operate with boss
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Answer : 3. "in a favour with the boss"

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