Practice Section 7 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.

[SSC Stenographer (Grade 'C' & 'D') 2011]

Q-1)   The storm brought about great destruction in the valley.

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Explanation:

brought about : to make something happen; cause

His speech brought about a great change in my life.

The best option is caused.


Directions:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

[SSC CGL 2017]

Q-2)   Red letter day

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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.

[SSC CGL 2017]

Q-3)   fits and starts

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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.

[SSC Stenographer (Grade 'C' & 'D') 2011]

Q-4)   He was pulled up by the Director of the Company.

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Explanation:

pulled up : to criticize somebody for something that he has done wrong

They were pulled up for wasting money.

The best option is reprimanded.


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 parents are In high spirits as their son has got a decent 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.

[SSC Stenographer (Grade 'C' & 'D') 2011]

Q-6)   Who are we to sit in judgement over their choices?

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Explanation:

sit in judgement : to decide whether somebody’s behaviour is right/wrong, especially when you have no right to do this

I should probably not be allowed to sit in judgement of movies made for teenagers.

The best option is criticize.


Directions:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

[SSC CGL 2017]

Q-7)   Herculean task

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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-8)   The storm brought about great destruction In the valley.

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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.

[SSC CGL 2017]

Q-9)   Mealy-mouthed

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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.

[SSC Stenographer (Grade 'C' & 'D') 2011]

Q-10)   After fifteen years of marriage she did not expect her husband to leave her in the lurch.

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Explanation:

leave her in the lurch : to fail to help somebody when he needs it

I hope they can find someone to replace me at work. I don’t want to leave them in the lurch.

The best option is desert her.