idioms & phrases Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

idioms & phrases PRACTICE TEST [17 - EXERCISES]

idioms & phrases section 1

idioms & phrases section 2

idioms & phrases section 3

idioms & phrases section 4

idioms & phrases section 5

idioms & phrases section 6

idioms & phrases section 7

idioms & phrases section 8

idioms & phrases section 9

idioms & phrases section 10

idioms & phrases section 11

idioms & phrases section 12

idioms & phrases section 13

idioms & phrases section 14

idioms & phrases section 15

idioms & phrases section 16

idioms & phrases section 17

Question : 11

He and his neighbour are always at loggerheads

a) agree on everything

b) disagreeing on everything

c) aloof from each othe

d) abusing each other

Discuss »

Answer: (b) at loggerheads : in strong disagreement.

⇒ The two governments are still at loggerheads over the island.

The best option is disagreeing on everything

Question : 12

I am going to stay at home because I am feeling under the weather today.

a) unhappy

b) depressed

c) irritated

d) sick

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

under the weather : slightly ill/sick and not as well as usual.

⇒ l She said she was under the weather and couldn’t make it to the meeting.

The best option is sick

Question : 13

Even in the middle of the fire he kept a level head.

a) was impulsive

b) was sensible

c) was crazy

d) was self centred

Discuss »

Answer: (b) 

keep a level head : to remain calm and sensible in a difficult situation.

⇒ l You have to keep a level head during business negotiations.

The best option is was sensible

Question : 14

The winning team decided to go for the jugular in the last quarter of the match.

a) forfeit the match

b) give easy opportunities to the opposite team

c) give reserve players a chance

d) attack all out

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

go for the jugular : to attack somebody’s weaker point during a discussion , in an aggressive way.

⇒ l She went straight for the jugular at the end of the game.

The best option is attack all out

Question : 15

Everybody thought Asha and Ashok were a happy couple, but it was all just make believe.

a) hatred

b) treachery

c) reality

d) pretence

Discuss »

Answer: (d) 

make believe that... : to pretend that something is true.

⇒ l Let’s make believe we’re elves. (dwarfs)

The best option is pretence.

IMPORTANT general english mcq EXERCISES

idioms & phrases Shortcuts »

Click to Read...

idioms & phrases section 1 Online Quiz

Click to Start..
149 idioms & phrases based general english section 1 question answer with explanation pdf
latest idioms phrases questions and answers pdf for competitive exams
idioms & phrases Shortcuts and Techniques with Examples
general english CATEGORIES
RECENT BLOGS
SSC CHSL Exam Centres 2023 Tier 1 & 2: State-Wise Apply Link
SSC CHSL Exam Centres 2023 Tier 1 & 2: State-Wise Apply Link Read more...
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier 2: Syllabus PDF & Exam Pattern [Changed]
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier 2: Syllabus PDF & Exam Pattern [Changed] Read more...
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Revised Syllabus 2023 & New Topics List PDF
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Revised Syllabus 2023 & New Topics List PDF Read more...
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier 2 New Revised Exam Pattern & Syllabus PDF
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier 2 New Revised Exam Pattern & Syllabus PDF Read more...

Recently Added Subject & Categories For All Competitive Exams

Most Important Antonyms Vocabulary - IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024

Latest Antonyms multiple choice questions and answers with free PDFfor IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024. English Vocabulary practice exercise for all bank exam

17-May-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

Syllogism Practice Questions Answers PDF - IBPS Clerk 2024

Practice Verbal Reasoning Syllogism multiple choice questions and answers with Fully solved explanation, PDF for the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024 Bank Exam

16-May-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024 Synonyms Questions Solved Answers

Most important IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024 Synonyms and Antonyms multiple choice questions and answers with detailed solutions, English vocabulary PDF Download

14-May-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

New Cloze Test Questions and Answers PDF - IBPS Clerk 2024

The most important Cloze Test questions with detailed answers for upcoming IBPS Clerk prelims 2024. Latest English verbal ability practice MCQs, PDF

13-May-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »