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.
Q-1) The storm brought about great destruction in the valley.
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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.
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.
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.
Q-4) He was pulled up by the Director of the Company.
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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.
Q-6) Who are we to sit in judgement over their choices?
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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.
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.
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.
Q-10) After fifteen years of marriage she did not expect her husband to leave her in the lurch.
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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.