Idoms & Phrases

Directions to Solve Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings.
Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.
1. To make clean breast of A. B. C. D. E. To gain prominence To praise oneself To confess without of reserve To destroy before it blooms None of these
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 2. To keeps one's temper A. C. E. To become hungry To preserve ones energy None of these B. D. To be in good mood To be aloof from
Answer: Option B Explanation:
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 3. To catch a tarter A. B. C. D. E. To trap wanted criminal with great difficulty To catch a dangerous person To meet with disaster To deal with a person who is more than one's match None of these
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 4. To drive home A. C. E. To find one's roots Back to original position None of these B. D. To return to place of rest To emphasise
Answer: Option D Explanation:
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 5. To have an axe to grind A. C. E. A private end to serve To have no result None of these B. D. To fail to arouse interest To work for both sides
6.
Answer: Option A To cry wolf A. C. E. To listen eagerly To turn pale None of these B. D. To give false alarm To keep off starvation
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 7. To end in smoke A. B. To make completely understand To ruin oneself
C. D. E.
To excite great applause To overcome someone None of these
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 8. To be above board A. B. C. D. E. To have a good height To be honest in any business deal They have no debts To try to be beautiful None of these
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 9. To put one's hand to plough
A. B. C. D. E.
To take up agricultural farming To take a difficult task To get entangled into unnecessary things Take interest in technical work None of these
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 10. To pick holes A. B. C. D. E. To find some reason to quarrel To destroy something To criticise someone To cut some part of an item None of these
Answer: Option C 11. To leave someone in the lurch A. To come to compromise with someone
B. C. D. E.
Constant source of annoyance to someone To put someone at ease To desert someone in his difficulties None of these
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 12. To play second fiddle A. B. C. D. E. To be happy, cheerful and healthy To reduce importance of one's senior To support the role and view of another person To do back seat driving None of these
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum
13. To be the question A. C. E. To refer to To raise objections None of these B. D. To take for granted To be discussed
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 14. A black sheep A. B. C. D. E. An unlucky person A lucky person An ugly person A partner who takes no share of the profits None of these
Answer: Option E Explanation: In the English language, 'Black sheep' is an idiom used to describe an odd or disreputable member of a group, especially within a family.
View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 15. A man of straw A. C. E. A man of no substance A worthy fellow None of these B. D. A very active person An unreasonable person
Answer: Option A 16. To smell a rat A. B. C. D. E. To see signs of plague epidemic To get bad small of a bad dead rat To suspect foul dealings To be in a bad mood None of these
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 17. To hit the nail right on the head A. To do the right thing
B. C. D. E.
To destroy one's reputation To announce one's fixed views To teach someone a lesson None of these
Answer: Option A Explanation: To do exactly the right thing; to do something in the most effective and efficient way. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 18. To set one's face against A. C. E. To oppose with determination To get out of difficulty None of these B. D. To judge by appearence To look at one steadily
Answer: Option A
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
1. Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in a advance. A. C. Toppled over Given advance information B. D. Bribed Threatened
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 2. I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder. A. C. scolded me abused me B. D. insulted me ignored me
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 3. He passed himself off as a noble man. A. C. Was regarded as Was thought to be B. D. Pretended to be Was looked upon
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 4. This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must therefore be
decided one way or the other. A. C. going on slowly stuck up B. D. hotly debated ignored
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 5. In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness. A. C. die on a horse back die while still working B. D. die in the battlefield die with honour
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 6. The cricket match proved to be a big draw. A. C. a keen contest a lovely spectacle B. D. a huge attraction a game without any result
Answer: Option B
Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 7. When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart. A. C. became desperate became angry B. D. felt sad became discouraged
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 8. He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet. A. C. loitered around sat unmoving B. D. stayed out moved away
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 9. Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.
A. B. C. D.
Political influence Backing influence Deserving and proper influence Secret and unfair influence
Answer: Option D 10. Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales. A. B. C. D. advertise cater to the public taste attempt to appeal to popular taste depend upon the public for approval
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 11. Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice. A. C. Make a stew Suffer in his own juice B. D. Boil Suffer for his own act
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 12. The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects. A. C. highlight offer B. D. show promise
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 13. I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life. A. C. wasting his money overtaxing his energies B. D. becoming overgenerous losing his objectives
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 14. The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present
situation A. C. cancel reconsider B. D. discuss postpone
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 15. Do no trust a man who blows his own trumpet A. C. flatters admonishes others B. D. praises others praises himself
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 16. He is out and out a reactionary. A. C. no more in favour of B. D. thoroughly deadly against
Answer: Option B
Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 17. I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat. A. C. talking nonsense talking irresponsibly B. D. talking ignorantly talking insultingly
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 18. The case was held over due to the great opposition to it. A. C. stopped dropped B. D. postponed cancelled
Answer: Option B 19. In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough a lonely furrow. A. C. remain unaffected survive in isolation B. D. do without the help of others remain non-aligned
Answer: Option B
Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 20. It was he who put a spoke in my wheel. A. B. C. D. tried to cause an accident helped in the execution of the plan thwarted in the execution of the plan destroyed the plan
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 21. It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since much work has already been done on him. A. B. C. D. Hit a golden spot Come across gold Come across the word "gold" Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 22. Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year. A. B. C. D. Dead sure of Very hopeful of Lacking self confidence about Reasonably certain of
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 23. Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth ? A. C. welcome a gift be fastidious B. D. find fault with a gift examine a gift carefully
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 24. Dowry is a burning question of the day. A. C. a widely debated issue a relevant problem B. D. a dying issue an irrelevant issue
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 25. Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared to to bell the cat. A. C. To take lead in danger. To be alert of the enemy B. D. To tie bell to a cat's neck To make noise
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 26. The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane. A. at its peak B. at rock bottom
C.
growing more
D.
growing less
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 27. He is leaving the country for a good. A. C. for better prospects for ever B. D. for a good cause for others good
Answer: Option C 28. He is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent. A. B. C. D. change the subject immediately forget things in between go on at great length become boisterous
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum
29. He sold his house for a song. A. C. at a reasonable price very cheaply B. D. at a discount at a premium
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 30. Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a snake in the grassduring the revolution. A. C. a secret enemy an unforeseen danger B. D. a treacherous person an unexpected misfortune
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 31. Women should be paid the same as men when they do the same job, for, surelywhat is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. A. B. C. What is thought suitable pay for a man should also be for a woman Goose and the gender eat the same sauce Both goose and gander should be equally treated
D.
The principle of equal treatment should be implemented
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 32. The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while. A. C. to be cautious to take rest B. D. to be on the defensive to show no reaction
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 33. The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat. A. C. had some pain in his heels confronted the policeman B. D. ran away from the scene could not decide what to do
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss.
View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 34. He struck several bad patches before he made good. A. B. C. D. came across bad soil Had a bad time Went through many illness Had many professional difficulties
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 35. The accounts of the murder made her flesh creep. A. C. Made her sad Made her cry bitterly B. D. Surprised her Fill her with horror
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 36. How long will the people put up with the increasing economic hardships?
A. C.
welcome remain satisfied with
B. D.
take easily tolerate
Answer: Option D 37. The teacher warned the student once for all that no mischief shall be tolerated in the class. A. C. authoritatively angrily B. D. finally coldly
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 38. I hope it will not put you out If I am late. A. C. harm you please you B. D. irritate you worry out
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 39. Govind has left his country for good.
A. C.
for better opportunities forever
B. D.
on an important mission to return soon
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 40. Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were aware of this. A. B. C. D. The person who had the real control and power The acknowledged leader The person who controlled the monarch The person who advised the queen
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 41. His friends let him down. A. failed B. comforted
C.
succeeded
D.
stood by
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 42. I felt like a fish out of water among all those business tycoons. A. C. troubled uncomfortable B. D. stupid inferior
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 43. Some people now wonder whether we just pay lip-service or genuinely subscribe to democracy. A. C. pay oral tribute remain indifferent B. D. attach no value show only outward respect
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 44. Don't thrust your nose into my affairs. A. C. Advise me about Deal with B. D. Be in opposition Meddle officiously in
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 45. He visits the doctor off and on. A. C. everyday never at all B. D. regularly occasionally
Answer: Option D 46. The recent film "Secular India" has tried to keep the pot of Muslim women's Bill boiling A. B. C. D. Earning enough to keep body and soul together Keep a controversy alive Boil the bill Boil something in a pot
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 47. The robber took to his heels when the police arrived. A. C. opened fire ran off B. D. hid himself surrendered
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 48. You cannot have your cake and eat it too. A. B. C. D. Enjoy forever Have it both ways Run away from responsibility Absolve yourself of guilt
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 49. The rebels held out for about a month A. C. waited bargained B. D. retreated resisted
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 50. The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather. A. C. create problems confuse matters B. D. encounter difficulties makes things difficult
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 51. The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks A. emphasised B. voiced
C.
declared
D.
suggested
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 52. If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers. A. C. be unhappy suffer B. D. be happy be ill
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 53. I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights. A. C. with all their might resorting to violence B. D. without any other weapon very cowardly
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss.
View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 54. We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner to reach in time. A. B. C. D. To cut a portion of the road To take a short cut To go fast To take an alternative route
Answer: Option B 55. Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days. A. C. declining spreading B. D. increasing spiralling
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 56. In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry. A. C. an impracticable idea out of reach B. D. an abstract idea a long way off
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 57. I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at twelve in the night. A. C. Difficult Customary B. D. Too much Simple
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 58. I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose. A. B. C. D. behaves in an unreliable and insincere way has a loose tongue lives a life of ease and luxury does not know how to behave himself
Answer: Option A
Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 59. There is no love lost between two neighbours. A. C. close friendship intense dislike B. D. cool indifference a love hate relationship
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 60. The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point. A. C. undecided unknown B. D. uncertain not clear
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 61. This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being completed. A. Bad for business B. Non-business like
C.
An unfortunate event
D.
Creating ill-will
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 62. When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the long bow. A. C. understate exaggerate B. D. get emotional get excited
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 63. Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager. A. C. consider settle B. D. discuss workout
Answer: Option C 64. Although both the parents are running the show for the last ten years but their business is now on its last legs. A. About to fructify B. About to perish
C.
About to produce results
D.
About to take off
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 65. The time is running out, you must look sharp. A. C. be careful be punctual B. D. make haste be sensible
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 66. He is in the habit of throwing dust in his superiors eyes A. C. To put sand into eyes To deceive B. D. To make blind To show false things
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss.
View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 67. In modern democratic societies lynch law seems to have become the spheres of life. A. C. law of the mob law of the constitution B. D. law of the underworld law of the parliament
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 68. He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant. A. B. C. D. He was in a drunken state He was very cheerful He talked incoherently He was deeply engrossed in thoughts
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 69. In his youth, he was practically rolling in money
A. B. C. D.
Spending more than his income Borrowing money liberally Very rich Wasting a lot of money
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 70. Jaya had a chequered career. since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company. A. B. C. D. Had a variety of jobs and experiences A career which helped him make lot of money A career where he signed a lot of cheques Did odd jobs
71. The sight of the accident made my flesh creep. A. C. draw my attention frightened me B. D. confused me worried me
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 72. There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject. A. B. C. D. rule that is difficult rule that is fat changing rule that cannot be broken or modified rule that can be broken or modified
Answer: Option C 73. He went to his friend's house in the evening as was his wont. A. C. as usual as his want was B. D. as he wanted as he wanted that day
Answer: Option A Explanation:
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 74. Why do you wish to tread on the toes? A. C. To give offence to them To treat them indifferently B. D. To follow them grudgingly To be kicked by them
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 75. He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district. A. C. To establish himself To join B. D. To migrate To settle
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 76. The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is worth a jew's eye A. Not a worthy possession B. unnecessary
C.
A costly items
D.
A possession of high value
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 77. The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country. A. C. a personal view a biased view B. D. a general view a detailed presentation
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 78. He resigned the post of his own accord. A. B. C. D. which he liked according to his convenience voluntarily and willingly according to his judgement
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 79. As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time. A. C. giving speeches the centre of attraction B. D. the object of admiration an object of public notice
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 80. I ran out of money on my European tour. A. C. exhausted my stock of lost B. D. did not have enough carried a lot
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 81. Madhuri might scream blue murder, but I feel Deepali should get the promotion
since she is better qualified for the job. A. B. C. D. Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid Someone is being murdered and has become blue Suffer from persecution complex Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
Answer: Option D 82. Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large. A. B. C. D. Has no serious occupation Is living comfortably Is respected by everybody Is held in high esteem
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 83. Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand. A. established on insecure foundations resting on cheap material B. based on inexperience
C.
D.
resting on immature ideas
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 84. His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners. A. C. entertained annoyed B. D. puzzled encouraged
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 85. There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting. A. C. Impure blood Bloody fights B. D. Ill feeling Quarrels
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum
86. The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just astorm in a tea cup. A. C. violent quarrel brittle situation B. D. fuss about a trifle quarrel about tea cups
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 87. Mohan always keeps himself to himself A. C. Is too busy Is unsociable B. D. Is selfish Does not take sides
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 88. While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored. A. C. whispering gossip B. D. backbiting light conversation
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 89. My car broke down on way to the railway station. A. C. stopped ran out of petrol B. D. met with an accident failed to work
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 90. My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life. A. C. worked very hard tried all tricks B. D. spent a huge amount bribed several persons
Answer: Option A 91. He is always picking holes in every project. A. B. C. creating problems in finding fault with suggesting improvement in
D.
asking irrelevant questions on
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 92. The die is cast and now let us hope for the best. A. C. project is over death is inevitable B. D. decision is made cloth has been dyed
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 93. Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. A. B. C. D. born in a middle class family born in a wealthy family born in a royal family born in a family of nationalists
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 94. The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute. A. B. C. D. caused unnecessary worries brought about disharmony caused a pleasant atmosphere brought about a disciplined atmosphere
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 95. The prince did not take after the king. A. C. run after precede B. D. follow resemble
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 96. Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by A. C. soon gradually B. D. finally unexpectedly
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 97. Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are onlycrocodile tears. A. C. Pretended sorrow A weeping crocodile B. D. Tears a crocodile Mild regret
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 98. The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen. A. elevated B. rewarded
C.
punished
D.
reprimanded
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 99. He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal. A. C. returned my kindness improved my prospects B. D. did an act of kindness became suddenly good
Answer: Option B 100. He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines. A. B. C. D. giving bribes to get his work done seeking advice from one and all helping those who help him making the best use of a favourable situation
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum
101. His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings. A. C. Careful Polite B. D. Considerate Upright
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 102. It is high time that India did something about the population problem. A. C. already late desired occasion B. D. appropriate time auspicious moment
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 103. He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed. A. C. Boosting the claims of Seeking help of others for B. D. Championing the cause of Moving about with
Answer: Option B
Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 104. We should give a wide berth to bad characters. A. C. give publicity to keep away from B. D. publicly condemn not sympathise with
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 105. Turban is in vogue in some communities. A. C. in fashion vaguely used B. D. out of use never used
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 106. The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him. A. surprised B. hurt intensely
C.
annoyed
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irritated
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 107. I requested him to put in a word for me. A. C. introduce support B. D. assist recommend
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 108. The dacoit murdered the man in cold blood. A. C. coldly ruthlessly B. D. boldly deliberately
Answer: Option C 109. He has built a big business empire by his sharp practices. A. extreme hard work B. keen business skills
C.
dishonest dealings
D.
sharp intelligence
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 110. The secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other. A. C. very good friends associates in some action B. D. constantly fighting suspicious of each other
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 111. He never liked the idea of keeping his wife under his thumb and so he let her do what she liked. A. C. Pressed down Below his thumb B. D. Unduly under control Under tyrannical conditions.
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 112. It is time that professors came down from their ivory towers and studied the real needs of the students. A. C. Detachment and seclusion Prison B. D. A tower made of ivory Dream lands
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 113. You have to be a cool customer and be patient if you want to get the best buys. A. B. C. D. Be calm and not be excitable Have a cool head Be uncommunicative Be choosy
114. There was no opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of the Government. A. C. the official machinery the majority B. D. the ordinary members the cabinet ministers
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 115. The clerk wiped the nose of his employer by submitting a false bill and was dismissed from his job. A. C. Cleaned the nose Abused B. D. Cheated Slapped
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 116. I have a bone to pick with you in this matter. A. C. Am in agreement Am indebted B. D. Am angry Will join hands
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 117. The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free wheat a month for all rural families. A. C. took an oath extended help B. D. took a risk caused embarrassment
Answer: Option B 118. Harassed by repeated acts of injustice. he decided to put his foot down. A. B. C. D. not to yield resign to accept the proposal unconditionally withdraw
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 119. The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronunciation of the new teacher.
A. C.
remain silent remain mute
B. D.
remain serious remain disturbed
Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 120. The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal did not bring to light any startling facts. A. C. Prove Highlight B. D. Probe Disclose
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 121. His speech went down well with the majority of the audience. A. B. C. found acceptance with was attentively listened to by was appreciated by
D.
was applauded by
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 122. Rohit has bitten off more than he chew. A. B. C. D. Is trying to do much Is very greedy Is always hungry Has little regard for others
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 123. The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit. A. B. C. took no pains did very irrelevant things resorted to illegitimate practices
D.
used all available means
Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 124. The authorities took him to task for his negligence. A. C. gave him additional work reprimanded him B. D. suspended his assignment forced him to resign
Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 125. In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in. A. C. accede oblige B. D. yield confirm
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 126. Their business is now on its last legs. A. C. About to fructify About to produce results B. D. About to perish About to take off
Answer: Option B 127. He went back on his promise to vote for me. A. C. withdrew reinforced B. D. forgot supported
Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 128. The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby. A. C. became desperate become annoyed B. D. ran about wildly felt disgusted
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum 129. I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator A. C. Imagine Understand B. D. Give birth Depend
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