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Directions:

In 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.

Question : 41

Since the children were young, their parents have always taught them to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth.

a) live life to the full

b) live within one’s means

c) be fair

d) be thrifty

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth : to only buy what you have enough money to pay for

we would like a bigger house, but we must cut our coat according to our cloth.

The best option is live within one’s means.

Question : 42

I can work for six hours at a stretch.

a) occasionally

b) maximum

c) minimum

d) continuously

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

at a stretch : a continuous period of time.

The baby doesn’t sleep for more than three hours at a stretch.

The best option is continuously.

Question : 43

Look sharp or you will miss the opportunity.

a) pay attention

b) take control

c) make haste

d) be confident

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

look sharp : be alert

The coach told the team they would have to look sharp if they wanted to win.

The best option is pay attention.

Question : 44

It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.

a) helped in the execution of the plan

b) thwarted in the execution of the plan

c) destroyed the plan

d) tried to cause an accident

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

put a spoke in somebody’s wheel : to prevent somebody from putting their plans into operation.

His letter really put a spoke in our wheel.

The best option is thwarted in the execution of the plan.

Question : 45

My student is one who knows how many beans make five.

a) is fiercely loyal

b) well informed and intelligent

c) is accurate and precise

d) knows mathematical calculations

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

know how many beans make five : well informed and intelligent.

She knows how many beans make five.

The best option is well informed and intelligent.

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