Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 6

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51.

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.

As a politician, he is used to being in the limelight all the time.

A.

giving speeches

B.

the object of admiration

C.

the centre of attraction

D.

an object of public notice

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

52.

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 resigned the post of his own accord.

A.

which he liked

B.

according to his convenience

C.

voluntarily and willingly

D.

according to his judgement

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

53.

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 speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country.

A.

a personal view

B.

a general view

C.

a biased view

D.

a detailed presentation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

54.

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 autographed jersey from the famous footballer Lionel Merci is worth a jew's eye

A.

Not a worthy possession

B.

unnecessary

C.

A costly item

D.

A possession of high value

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

55.

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 intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.

A.

To establish himself

B.

To migrate

C.

To join

D.

To settle

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

56.

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.

Why do you wish to tread on the toes?

A.

To give offence to them

B.

To follow them grudgingly

C.

To treat them indifferently

D.

To be kicked by them

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

57.

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 went to his friend's house in the evening as was his wont.

A.

as usual

B.

as he wanted

C.

as his want was

D.

as he wanted that day

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

58.

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 is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.

A.

rule that is difficult

B.

rule that is fat changing

C.

rule that cannot be broken or modified

D.

rule that can be broken or modified

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

59.

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 sight of the accident made my flesh creep.

A.

drew my attention

B.

confused me

C.

frightened me

D.

worried me

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

60.

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.

Jaja had a chequered career since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.

A.

Had a variety of jobs and experiences

B.

A career which helped him make lot of money

C.

A career where he signed a lot of cheques

D.

Did odd jobs

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.