English Idioms and Vocabulary
Test your knowledge of English idioms, vocabulary, and word replacement skills with this comprehensive verbal ability quiz.
Questions
Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.
A man can be sentenced to death for killing another human being.
- Fratricide
- Regicide
- Homicide
- Genocide
Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.
You are requested to send a list of goods sent, with their prices along with the parcel so that the payment can be made immediately.
- agenda
- invoice
- catalogue
- inventory
Directions: In the following question, find out which of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.
His father is a doctor who treats children and infants.
- dermatologist
- gynaecologist
- podiatrist
- pediatrician
Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.
Virus is a biological entity which lives on another organism.
- dependent
- parasite
- symbiotic
- plebiscite
Directions: Choose the alternative that explains the given idiomatic expression.
To give chapter and verse for a thing
- To give exact information about something
- To eulogise the qualities of a thing
- To make publicity of a thing
- To attach artificial value to a thing
Directions: In the following question, an idiom or a phrases has been given, followed by four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom or phrase.
A lame duck
- Someone in trouble
- Someone who limps
- Someone who loves animals
- Someone who keeps duck
Directions: In the following question, an idiom or a phrases has been given, followed by four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom or phrase.
To turn the other cheek
- To sulk and suffer
- To respond to violence with violence
- To respond to violence with non-violence
- To be indifferent to peace overtures
Directions: Choose the alternative that explains the given idiomatic expression.
Paint the town red
- To buy red things
- To have a lot of fun
- To stand in the way of some one
- To catch somebody red handed
Directions: In the following question, an idiom or a phrase has been given, followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom or phrase.
A close shave
- A lucky escape
- A clean shave
- A well-guarded secret
- A narrow escape
Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.
It is a custom of Christianity to sing morning prayer in the church regularly.
- epilogue
- matin
- epitaph
- vesper
Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.
Every person is not allowed to enter the place where public, government or historical records are kept.
- scullery
- pantry
- archives
- coffer
Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.
During the sultanate rule in India, men were not allowed to enter the women's part of dwelling.
- wardrobe
- pantry
- harem
- anteroom
Directions: In the following question, an idiom or a phrases has been given, followed by four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom or phrase.
A wet blanket
- A person who spoils the fun
- A cold person
- An interesting person
- A funny person
Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.
Ravi impressed everyone with his persuasive and fluent speech.
- discourse
- expression
- eloquence
- lecture
Directions: In the following question, an idiom or a phrases has been given, followed by four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom or phrase.
To wash ones dirty linen in public
- To criticese one's nature in public
- To quarrel in the open
- To do some ugly work in public
- To discuss dirty and scandalous matters of personal nature in the presence of strangers
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
Life is to death as pleasure is to _______.
- suffering
- pain
- poverty
- anguish
Directions: In the following question, an idiom or a phrases has been given, followed by four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom or phrase.
A pipe dream
- A pleasant dream
- A bad dream
- An impracticable plan
- A foolish idea
Directions: In the following question, an idiom or a phrases has been given, followed by four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom or phrase.
To frame a person
- To befool someone
- To make one appear guilty
- To praise someone
- A narrow escape
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the best option from the choices offered.
The bank clerk tried to _________ money from his friend's account.
- empower
- embellish
- embroil
- embezzle
Directions: In the following question, an idiom or a phrases has been given, followed by four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom or phrase.
To rip up old sores
- To revive a quarrel which was almost forgotten
- To ensure someone in strong terms
- To strain ones thoughts to the most
- To preserve one self from harm
Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the best option from the choices offered.
_______ learning does not help the mental growth of a student.
- Guided
- Rote
- Assisted
- Fast
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
The problem suggested style as a sign and index of personality may be _______ from many points of view.
- approached
- encountered
- confronted
- upheld
Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.
A soldier who fights for sake of money cannot be branded as courageous and patriotic.
- sinecure
- honorary
- mercenary
- equestrian
Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.
Swati was a hater of learning and knowledge.
- misogynist
- misologist
- misanthropist
- bibliophile
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
The treatises of Nicolai and of Lichtenberg were written to ______ his theory.
- refuse
- repress
- refute
- subdue