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

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.

Question : 1

To shed crocodile tears

a) to grieve seriously

b) to pretend grief

c) to mock something

d) to weep profusely

Answer: (b)

Question : 2

The car broke down just as it reached the edge of a cliff. It was indeed a close shave.

a) narrow escape from danger

b) very risky

c) to be happy

d) to share one’s brand

Answer: (a)

Question : 3

He amassed his wealth through sharp practices.

a) Intelligent decisions

b) illegal means

c) quick decisions

d) dishonest means

Answer: (d)

Question : 4

The village headman pretends to be a good Samaritan.

a) a citizen of Samaria

b) a helpful person

c) a law-abiding citizen

d) a religious person

Answer: (b)

Question : 5

to have something up one's sleeves

a) having an ambitious plan

b) having an Important project

c) having a secret plan

d) having a practical plan

Answer: (c)

IMPORTANT general english mcq EXERCISES

idioms & phrases Shortcuts »

Click to Read...

idioms & phrases section 13 Online Quiz

Click to Start..
474 idioms & phrases based general english section 13 question answer with explanation pdf
latest idioms phrases questions and answers pdf for competitive exams

Recently Added Subject & Categories For All Competitive Exams

New 100+ Compound Interest MCQ with Answers PDF for IBPS

Compound Interest verbal ability questions and answers solutions with PDF for IBPS RRB PO. Aptitude Objective MCQ Practice Exercises all competitive exams

02-Jul-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

100+ Mixture and Alligation MCQ Questions PDF for IBPS

Most importantly Mixture and Alligation multiple choice questions and answers with PDF for IBPS RRB PO. Aptitude MCQ Practice Exercises all Bank Exams

02-Jul-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

IBPS Profit and Loss Questions Solved Problems with PDF

Most important Profit and Loss multiple choice questions and answers with PDF for IBPS RRB PO. 100+ Aptitude MCQ Practice Exercises all competitive exams

28-Jun-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

100+ Average Aptitude Questions Answers solutions MCQ PDF

New Average multiple choice questions and answers with PDF for IBPS RRB PO. 100+ Quantitative Aptitude MCQ Practice Exercises all competitive exams

28-Jun-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »