Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 5

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41.

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.

My car broke down on my way to the railway station.

A.

stopped

B.

met with an accident

C.

ran out of petrol

D.

failed to work

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

42.

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.

While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.

A.

whispering

B.

backbiting

C.

gossip

D.

light conversation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

43.

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.

Merlin always keeps himself to himself

A.

Is too busy

B.

Is selfish

C.

Is unsociable

D.

Does not take sides

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

44.

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 curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just a storm in a tea cup.

A.

violent quarrel

B.

fuss about a trifle

C.

brittle situation

D.

quarrel about tea cups

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

45.

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 has been bad blood between the two communities.

A.

Impure blood

B.

Ill feeling

C.

Bloody fights

D.

Quarrels

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

46.

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.

His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.

A.

entertained

B.

puzzled

C.

annoyed

D.

encouraged

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

47.

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.

Though he has lots of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.

A.

established on insecure foundations

B.

based on inexperience

C.

resting on cheap material

D.

resting on immature ideas

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

48.

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.

Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.

A.

Has no serious occupation

B.

Is living comfortably

C.

Is respected by everybody

D.

Is held in high esteem

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

49.

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.

Michael might scream blue murder, but I feel Dianne should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.

A.

Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid

B.

Someone is being murdered and has become blue

C.

Suffer from persecution complex

D.

Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

50.

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 ran out of money on my European tour.

A.

exhausted my stock of

B.

did not have enough

C.

lost

D.

carried a lot

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.