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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 : 11

We visit the shopping mall off and on.

a) often

b) really and truly

c) once upon a time

d) up and about

Answer: (a)

off and on : from time to time; now and again

She always remains sick. She has to visit the doctor off and on.

The best option is often.

Question : 12

Life is an event of give and take.

a) make believe

b) always

c) giving

d) adjustment

Answer: (d)

give and take : wilingness in a relationship to accept what somebody else wants and gives up some of what you want

Every contract involves some give and take.

The best option is adjustment.

Question : 13

Try to make do with what you have.

a) do

b) produce

c) manage

d) create

Answer: (c)

to make do : to manage

You’ll have to make do with less money next year.

The best option is manage.

Question : 14

The personality development, class started with an ice breaking session.

a) starting conversation

b) introducing chief guest

c) making speeches

d) having breakfast

Answer: (a)

ice-breaking :

same as 'break the ice' start introduction. There should be someone who will break the ice at any social gathering

The best option is starting conversation.

Question : 15

He chickened out when he confronted opposition.

a) released chicken

b) hatched eggs

c) withdrew

d) ate chicken

Answer: (c)

chickened out : to decide not to do something because you are afraid

Gaurav chickened out of the plan at the last minute.

The best option is withdrew.

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