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Question
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
Correct Answer
Too much
Idioms and Phrases problems
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1. 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
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Correct Answer: a long way off
2. Discipline is
on the wane
in schools and colleges these days.
Options
A. declining
B. increasing
C. spreading
D. spiralling
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Correct Answer: declining
3. 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
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Correct Answer: To take a short cut
4. 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
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Correct Answer: with all their might
5. 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
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Correct Answer: suffer
6. 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
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Correct Answer: behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
7. There is
no love lost
between two neighbours.
Options
A. close friendship
B. cool indifference
C. intense dislike
D. a love hate relationship
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Correct Answer: intense dislike
8. The question of abolition of private property is still
a moot point
.
Options
A. undecided
B. uncertain
C. unknown
D. not clear
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Correct Answer: undecided
9. 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
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Correct Answer: An unfortunate event
10. When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to
draw the long bow
.
Options
A. understate
B. get emotional
C. exaggerate
D. get excited
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Correct Answer: exaggerate
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