Idioms and Phrases problems
- 1. 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 Discuss
Correct Answer: with all their might
- 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 Discuss
Correct Answer: To take a short cut
- 3. Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days.
Options- A. declining
- B. increasing
- C. spreading
- D. spiralling Discuss
Correct Answer: declining
- 4. 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 Discuss
Correct Answer: a long way off
- 5. 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 Discuss
Correct Answer: Too much
- 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 Discuss
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 Discuss
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 Discuss
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 Discuss
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 Discuss
Correct Answer: exaggerate
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