Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 7

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31.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.

A.

returned my kindness

B.

did an act of kindness

C.

improved my prospects

D.

became suddenly good

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

32.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

The Prime Minister has pulled up his partymen.

A.

elevated

B.

rewarded

C.

punished

D.

reprimanded

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

33.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Do not imagine that Peter is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.

A.

Pretended sorrow

B.

Tears of a crocodile

C.

A weeping crocodile

D.

Mild regret

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

34.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by.

A.

soon

B.

finally

C.

gradually

D.

unexpectedly

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

35.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

The prince did not take after the king.

A.

run after

B.

follow

C.

precede

D.

resemble

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.