Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 2

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11.

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 class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronunciation of the new teacher.

A.

remain silent

B.

remain serious

C.

remain mute

D.

remain disturbed

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12.

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.

Harassed by repeated acts of injustice, he decided to put his foot down.

A.

not to yield

B.

resign

C.

to accept the proposal unconditionally

D.

withdraw

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

13.

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 new Chairman stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free wheat a month for all rural families.

A.

took an oath

B.

took a risk

C.

extended help

D.

caused embarrassment

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

14.

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.

I have a bone to pick with you in this matter.

A.

Am in agreement

B.

Am angry

C.

Am indebted

D.

Will join hands

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15.

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 clerk wiped the nose of his employer by submitting a false bill and was dismissed from his job.

A.

Cleaned the nose

B.

Cheated

C.

Abused

D.

Slapped

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

16.

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.

There was no opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of the Government.

A.

the official machinery

B.

the ordinary members

C.

the majority

D.

the cabinet ministers

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17.

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.

You have to be a cool customer and be patient if you want to get the best buys.

A.

Be calm and not be excitable

B.

Have a cool head

C.

Be uncommunicative

D.

Be choosy

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18.

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.

It is time that professors came down from their ivory towers and studied the real needs of the students.

A.

Detachment and seclusion

B.

A tower made of ivory

C.

Prison

D.

Dream lands

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19.

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 never liked the idea of keeping his wife under his thumb and so he let her do what she liked.

A.

Pressed down

B.

Unduly under control

C.

Below his thumb

D.

Under tyrannical conditions.

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20.

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 secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other.

A.

very good friends

B.

constantly fighting

C.

associates in some action

D.

suspicious of each other

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.