Idioms and Phrases problems
- 1. Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.
Options- A. established on insecure foundations
- B. based on inexperience
- C. resting on cheap material
- D. resting on immature ideas Discuss
Correct Answer: resting on immature ideas
- 2. His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
Options- A. entertained
- B. puzzled
- C. annoyed
- D. encouraged Discuss
Correct Answer: puzzled
- 3. There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.
Options- A. Impure blood
- B. Ill feeling
- C. Bloody fights
- D. Quarrels Discuss
Correct Answer: Ill feeling
- 4. The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just a storm in a tea cup.
Options- A. violent quarrel
- B. fuss about a trifle
- C. brittle situation
- D. quarrel about tea cups Discuss
Correct Answer: fuss about a trifle
- 5. Mohan always keeps himself to himself
Options- A. Is too busy
- B. Is selfish
- C. Is unsociable
- D. Does not take sides Discuss
Correct Answer: Is unsociable
- 6. While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.
Options- A. whispering
- B. backbiting
- C. gossip
- D. light conversation Discuss
Correct Answer: light conversation
- 7. My car broke down on way to the railway station.
Options- A. stopped
- B. met with an accident
- C. ran out of petrol
- D. failed to work Discuss
Correct Answer: stopped
- 8. My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
Options- A. worked very hard
- B. spent a huge amount
- C. tried all tricks
- D. bribed several persons Discuss
Correct Answer: worked very hard
- 9. He is always picking holes in every project.
Options- A. creating problems in
- B. finding fault with
- C. suggesting improvement in
- D. asking irrelevant questions on Discuss
Correct Answer: finding fault with
- 10. The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.
Options- A. project is over
- B. decision is made
- C. death is inevitable
- D. cloth has been dyed Discuss
Correct Answer: decision is made
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