Practice Section 14 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)   Some people do not grease anybody's palm on any account.

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Directions:

In each of 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.

Q-2)   I have taken fancy to this car.

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Explanation:

take fancy : to attract or please somebody; to start liking somebody/something often without an obvious reason.

She’s got enough money to buy whatever takes her fancy.

The best option is developed liking for


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)   My repeated attempts to get refund from the civic authorities were of no avail.

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Directions:

In each of 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.

Q-4)   carry out

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Explanation:

carry out : to do and complete a task.

Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient.

The best option is complete something


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-5)   He Was all at sea when he began his new Job.

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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)   all at sea

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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-7)   The principal has to carry out the orders issued by the higher authorities.

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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)   The officer is fed up with the complaints made against the clerk.

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Directions:

In each of 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.

Q-9)   His frequent journeys are telling upon his health.

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Explanation:

telling : showing effectively; having strong effect.

His sleepless nights are telling upon his performance.

The best option is affecting


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-10)   I can no longer put up with her insolence.

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