Practice Section 12 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. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

[SSC CGL Tier-I (Re-Exam–2013) 2014]

Q-1)   The newly-elected Chief Minister has promised to bring about changes in the state.

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Explanation:

Bring about : to make something happen; cause

What brought about the change in his attitude ?

The best option is cause to happen


Directions:

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

[SSC CGL Tier-I (Re-Exam–2013) 2014]

Q-2)   The mention of her former husband’s name still makes Rita foam at the mouth.

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Explanation:

Foam at the mouth : to be very angry.

She was foaming at the mouth over the judge’s ruling.

The best option is angry


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-3)   The parents are in high spirits as their son has got a decent job.

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Explanation:

in high spirits : cheerful; full of hope and enthusiasm

When she came to know that she would receive a award that evening, she was in high spirits.

The best option is cheerful.


Directions:

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

[SSC CGL Tier-I (Re-Exam–2013) 2014]

Q-4)   We must husband our resources against hard times.

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Explanation:

Husband our resources : to use something carefully and make sure that you do not waste it.

Times are hard and we have to husband our resources.

The best option is save


Directions:

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

[SSC CGL Tier-I (Re-Exam–2013) 2014]

Q-5)   He gave vent to his pleasure with a smile.

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Explanation:

Give vent to something = to express a feeling

Children give vent to their anger in various ways.

The best option is expressed


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)   Some people do not grease anybody’s palm on any account.

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Explanation:

grease anybody’s palm : bribe; to give somebody money in order to persuade him to do something dishonest

If you want to get something done around here, you have to grease anybody’s palm.

The best option is bribe.


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 as your answer.

[SSC Graduate Level Tier-II 2012]

Q-7)   I hope to talk him over to our view.

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Explanation:

to talk him over : to discuss something thoroughly, especially in order to reach an agreement or make a decision

We talked them over to our point of view.

The best option is convince


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.

[SSC Graduate Level Tier-I 2013]

Q-8)   It takes a month of Sundays to chop all that wood.

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Explanation:

a month of Sundays : used to emphasize that something will never happen; a long time

It will take you a month of Sundays to complete the book.

The best option is a long time.


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.

[SSC Graduate Level Tier-I 2013]

Q-9)   For this act of indifference he will be taken to task by the authority.

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Explanation:

taken to task : punished

The teacher took Shalu to task for her misbehaviour.

The best option is get, an official reprimand


Directions:

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

[SSC CGL Tier-I (Re-Exam–2013) 2014]

Q-10)   to throw dust in one’s eyes.

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Explanation:

To throw dust in one’s eyes : to deceive

She threw dust in the eyes of the jeweller by pretending to be a well-to-do lady and then stole the necklace.

The best option is to deceive