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Directions:

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Question : 6

on tenterhooks

a) in suspense and anxiety

b) angry and irritated

c) surprised and shocked

d) happy and excited

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

on tenterhooks : very anxious or excited

Here, in suspense and anxiety is the right option.

Look at the sentence : I have been on tenterhooks all week waiting for the results.

Question : 7

A drop in a bucket

a) Nothing at all

b) A handsome amount

c) A very insignificant amount

d) As much as possible

Discuss »

Answer: (c)

A very insignificant amount

A drop in a bucket = a very small or unimportant amount.

Look at the sentence : What we were paid for our work was a drop in the bucket compared to what the company earned.

Question : 8

Button her lip

a) Stop talking

b) Invite us too

c) Enjoy herself

d) Tell us more

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

to stop talking

Button one’s lip = to be quiet; to stop talking; to say nothing.

Look at the sentence : She did not want to get into a fight, so she decided to button her lip.

Question : 9

A Man of letters

a) Proof-reader

b) Postman

c) Scholar

d) Letter-writer

Discuss »

Answer: (c)

Scholar

A man of letters = a male scholar or author; a man who knows a lot.

Look at the sentence : He wished to fashion for himself a career as a man of letters.

Question : 10

put two and two together

a) poor financial condition

b) reason logically

c) forget something

d) bad at mathematics

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

put two and two together : to guess the truth from what you see.

Here, reason logically is the right option.

Look at the sentence : He’s inclined to put two and two together.

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