Practice Section 11 question answer - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

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Q-1)   He wanted this agreement in black and white.

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Explanation:

in black and white : in writing

I never thought they’d put it in black and white on the front page.

The best option is in writing


Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

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Q-2)   The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.

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Explanation:

give somebody a piece of your mind : to tell somebody that you disapprove of their behaviour or are angry with them.

There’s the car that almost hit us this afternoon- I’m going to give those people a piece of my mind.

The best option is scolding


Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Q-3)   In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government, has decided not to give in.

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Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

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Q-4)   The President gave away the prizes to the winners.

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Explanation:

give away : distribute

The mayor gave away the prizes at the school sports day.

The best option is distributed


Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Q-5)   The project advanced by leaps and bounds.

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Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

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Q-6)   The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack.

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Explanation:

a hard nut to crack : a difficult situation or problem to deal with.

A company whose product has sold well in the states may find the European market a tougher nut to crack.

The best option is difficult


Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Q-7)   to keep under wraps means to keep something

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Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

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Q-8)   His observations were beside the mark.

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Explanation:

beside the mark : not to be accurate, hence irrelevant.

That’s very interesting, but beside the mark.

The best option is irrelevant


Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

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Q-9)   Your report of the matter is all moonshine.

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Explanation:

all moonshine : silly talk ; nonsense

That’s just moonshine! I don’t believe a word.

concocted (V.) : to make up

The best option is concocted


Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Q-10)   Because of his misbehavior, he is hound to face the music.

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