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 : 21

For his alleged involvement in espionage , he is under a cloud these days.

a) under suspicion

b) enjoying favourable luck

c) under observation

d) experiencing cloudy weather

Answer: (a)

Question : 22

to fight tooth and nail

a) to have a physical fight

b) to oppose resolutely

c) to lodge a formal protest

d) to fight a losing battle

Answer: (d)

Question : 23

The Kenyan team proved to be the dark horse in the ICC World Cup Cricket.

a) the most powerful

b) a skilled team

c) an unexpected winner

d) a strong intruder

Answer: (c)

Question : 24

The students were advised to pore over the lessons thoroughly.

a) go off

b) go down

c) go out

d) go through

Answer: (d)

Question : 25

If you are in the good books of the boss, you are sure to rise quickly.

a) in favour with the boss

b) praise the boss

c) co-operate with boss

d) work well for the boss

Answer: (a)

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