CuriousTab
Search
CuriousTab
Home
Aptitude
Computer
C Programming
C# Programming
C++ Programming
Database
Java Programming
Networking
Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Digital Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Technical Drawing
GK
Current Affairs
General Knowledge
Reasoning
Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Non Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Ability
Verbal Reasoning
Exams
AIEEE
Bank Exams
CAT
GATE
IIT JEE
TOEFL
Jobs
Analyst
Bank PO
Database Administrator
IT Trainer
Network Engineer
Project Manager
Software Architect
Discussion
Home
‣
Verbal Ability
‣
Idioms and Phrases
Comments
Question
In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a
far cry
.
Options
A. an impracticable idea
B. an abstract idea
C. out of reach
D. a long way off
Correct Answer
a long way off
Idioms and Phrases problems
Search Results
1. Discipline is
on the wane
in schools and colleges these days.
Options
A. declining
B. increasing
C. spreading
D. spiralling
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: declining
2. We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to
cut off a corner
to reach in time.
Options
A. To cut a portion of the road
B. To take a short cut
C. To go fast
D. To take an alternative route
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: To take a short cut
3. I am sure they will fight
tooth and nail
for their rights.
Options
A. with all their might
B. without any other weapon
C. resorting to violence
D. very cowardly
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: with all their might
4. If you give John all your money, you are likely to
burn your fingers
.
Options
A. be unhappy
B. be happy
C. suffer
D. be ill
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: suffer
5. The old father
brought
home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks
Options
A. emphasised
B. voiced
C. declared
D. suggested
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: emphasised
6. I felt that it was a
tall order
to expect Monisha to go home alone at twelve in the night.
Options
A. Difficult
B. Too much
C. Customary
D. Simple
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: Too much
7. I cannot get along with a man who
plays fast and loose
.
Options
A. behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
B. has a loose tongue
C. lives a life of ease and luxury
D. does not know how to behave himself
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
8. There is
no love lost
between two neighbours.
Options
A. close friendship
B. cool indifference
C. intense dislike
D. a love hate relationship
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: intense dislike
9. The question of abolition of private property is still
a moot point
.
Options
A. undecided
B. uncertain
C. unknown
D. not clear
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: undecided
10. This regular absenteeism is a
bad business
since on work is being completed.
Options
A. Bad for business
B. Non-business like
C. An unfortunate event
D. Creating ill-will
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: An unfortunate event
Comments
There are no comments.
Enter a new Comment
Save
More in Verbal Ability:
Antonyms
Change of Speech
Change of Voice
Completing Statements
Idioms and Phrases
One Word Substitutes
Ordering of Sentences
Ordering of Words
Selecting Words
Sentence Formation
Sentence Correction
Sentence Improvement
Spellings
Spotting Errors
Synonyms
Verbal Analogies