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.
Q-1) He wanted this agreement in black and white.
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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.
Q-2) The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.
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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.
Q-4) The President gave away the prizes to the winners.
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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.
Q-6) The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack.
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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.
Q-8) His observations were beside the mark.
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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.
Q-9) Your report of the matter is all moonshine.
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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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