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Idioms and Phrases problems

  • 1. Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

  • Options
  • A. born in a middle class family
  • B. born in a wealthy family
  • C. born in a royal family
  • D. born in a family of nationalists
    • Discuss
  • 2. The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute.

  • Options
  • A. caused unnecessary worries
  • B. brought about disharmony
  • C. caused a pleasant atmosphere
  • D. brought about a disciplined atmosphere
    • Discuss
  • 3. The prince did not take after the king.

  • Options
  • A. run after
  • B. follow
  • C. precede
  • D. resemble
    • Discuss
  • 4. Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by

  • Options
  • A. soon
  • B. finally
  • C. gradually
  • D. unexpectedly
    • Discuss
  • 5. Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.

  • Options
  • A. Pretended sorrow
  • B. Tears a crocodile
  • C. A weeping crocodile
  • D. Mild regret
    • Discuss
  • 6. The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen.

  • Options
  • A. elevated
  • B. rewarded
  • C. punished
  • D. reprimanded
    • Discuss
  • 7. He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.

  • Options
  • A. returned my kindness
  • B. did an act of kindness
  • C. improved my prospects
  • D. became suddenly good
    • Discuss
  • 8. He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.

  • Options
  • A. giving bribes to get his work done
  • B. seeking advice from one and all
  • C. helping those who help him
  • D. making the best use of a favourable situation
    • Discuss
  • 9. His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings.

  • Options
  • A. Careful
  • B. Considerate
  • C. Polite
  • D. Upright
    • Discuss
  • 10. It is high time that India did something about the population problem.

  • Options
  • A. already late
  • B. appropriate time
  • C. desired occasion
  • D. auspicious moment
    • Discuss

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