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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.

He is a captain absolute and it is difficult to expect him to change his decision.

  1. A very powerful
  2. A self willed person
  3. A trained officer
  4. A whimsical man
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.

It was not a difficult problem, but he has drawn the long bow to such an extent that others are finding it difficult to interfere.

  1. To set humbly
  2. To exaggerate
  3. To be formal
  4. To delay
  5. none
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.

Some of the most interesting shots I have seen have been taken by the candid camera.

  1. Frank camera
  2. Shy camera
  3. A concealed camera taking pictures of the people not aware of it
  4. Movie camera
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.

Gopa was ill at ease in his house because they really had nothing to talk about and the silence was becoming oppressive.

  1. Ill
  2. Frustrated
  3. Uncomfortable
  4. Feeling disturbed
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.

Since the President is away to Spain, the decision on this important matter has fallen into abeyance.

  1. In suspense
  2. In a double mind
  3. In trouble
  4. Likely to be dropped
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.

As the thief was trying to run away, the police treaded on his heels and finally caught him.

  1. To refer pointedly in a disagreeable way to something in other's conduct
  2. To follow close behind
  3. To follow the example of other
  4. To despise another
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, the sentence contains an idiom/phrase. You are to select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of this idiom/phrase.

Our soldiers burnt their boats and launched a suicidal attack on the enemy tanks.

  1. To stake everything on success
  2. To destroy one's own boats
  3. To destroy the enemy's boats
  4. To move forward hesitatingly
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.

The mangoes you have brought home are the pick of the basket.

  1. Became ripe in the basket
  2. Very best of anything
  3. Unripe
  4. Very cheap
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.

He pays us a visit every now and then.

  1. Occasionally
  2. Very seldom
  3. Very frequently
  4. Repeatedly
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.

By imposing President’s rule in the state, the government has taken the bull by the horns; otherwise the situation might have gone behind control.

  1. To face difficulty with courage
  2. To show anxiety in a difficult situation
  3. To show grit and patience
  4. To be in a control of difficult situation
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.

Had I known that this venture would flounder and split on a rock, I would never have launched it. I have suffered a great loss.

  1. To make an exception
  2. To meet unforeseen difficulties
  3. To make a distinction
  4. Attached by violence
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.

When you know that you cannot achieve your aim, why are you trying to plough the sands?

  1. To labour unnecessarily
  2. To hope for a good result
  3. To act in harmony with someone
  4. To advance one’s position in life
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.

Rajesh threatened to lie down on the job if his salary was not raised.

  1. Abstain from work
  2. Remain in office throughout the night
  3. Ask for other's help
  4. Lie down in protest
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