Practice Section 6 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 knows how to break in horses.
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break in : to train somebody/ something in something new that he must do.
The young horse was not yet broken in (trained to carry a rider).
The best option is train
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) Sheila’s tall tales have no meaning.
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tall tales : something that a person talks about in a very proud way ; boasting.
My uncle claims that he was raised in a drainage ditch, but it’s just another of his tall tales.
The best option is boasting
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 uncle’s business has gone to the dogs.
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go to the dogs : to go into a very bad state ; ruin.
This firm has gone to the dogs since the new management took over.
The best option is is ruined
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) His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
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floor : to surprise or confuse somebody so that he may not sure what to say or do; puzzle
His reply completely floored me.
The best option is puzzled
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) The bridge gave way under the heavy weight.
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give way : to break or fall down ; collapse.
The pillars gave way and a section of the roof collapsed.
The best option is collapsed
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 judge declared the agreement null and void.
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null and Void : having no legal force ; not valid
The contract was declared null and void.
The best option is not binding
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) At last the rioters fell back.
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Directions:
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Q-8) fits and starts
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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-9) The clerk turned a deaf ear to his officer’s advice.
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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) They were offered six months’ rent in lieu of notice to vacate the building.
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