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Directions:

In each of 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 as your answer.

Question : 1

carry out

a) continue

b) complete something

c) to take in

d) bring

Answer: (b)

carry out : to do and complete a task.

Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient.

The best option is complete something

Question : 2

I have taken fancy to this car.

a) revised

b) developed liking for

c) improved

d) given imaginative touches

Answer: (b)

take fancy : to attract or please somebody; to start liking somebody/something often without an obvious reason.

She’s got enough money to buy whatever takes her fancy.

The best option is developed liking for

Question : 3

He beats about the bush.

a) talks continuously

b) speak well

c) does not talk specifically

d) talks sensibly

Answer: (c)

beat about the bush : to talk about something for a long time without coming to the main point.

Stop beating about the bush and tell me what you want.

The best option is does not talk specifically.

Question : 4

My kith and kin congratulated me on my brilliant success.

a) father and mother

b) relatives

c) colleagues

d) niece and nephew

Answer: (b)

kith and Kin : friends and relatives.

I sent cards to my kith and kin, inviting them on my 25th Anniversary.

The best option is relatives.

Question : 5

Receiving his first award was a shot in the arm for him.

a) something that is painful

b) something that needs attention

c) something done with a purpose

d) something that gives encouragement

Answer: (d)

a shot in the arm : something that gives encouragement

The opening of a new research centre will give a much-needed shot in the arm.

The best option is something that gives encouragement

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