Idioms and Phrases Questions Answers

1. At one's wit's end

1. Perplexed
2. Clear Up
3. Explain
4. Enlighten
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Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Perplexed means cause to feel completely baffled.

Example: Rahul was at his wit's end to find that his sister has failed.

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o 2. At one's fingertips
1. To take revenge
2. Matter of shame
3. Complete knowledge
4. None of above
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Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example: All formula's of quantitative aptitude are at his fingertips.

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o 3. At the spur of the moment
1. Difficult Moment

2. Without Delay
3. Great Moment
4. Very Slow
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Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Example: It is not necessary that we should always reply at the spur of moment in interview, we should think
before answer if we are not sure.
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o 4. All in all
1. Every person
2. Particular thing same in all
3. Call all at once
4. Most important
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Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Example: As she is only girl in a big family, so she is all in all in her home.
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o 5. At close quarters
1. close examinations
2. live near to each other
3. live far to each other

4. in love
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Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Example: Real friends never leave us alone in close quarters.
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o 6. Apple Pie Order
1. In random order
2. Related to fruits packing
3. Related to dry fruit packing
4. In perfect order
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Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Example: On the eve of inspection every thing was kept in apple pie order.
3.
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Example: On the eve of inspection every thing was kept in apple pie order.
4.
o 7. Above board
1. boasting person
2. honest and straightforward

3. a man with arrogance

4. a dishonest person
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Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Example: Shikha is very popular for her above board conduct.
Idioms and Phrases Questions Answers

8. As fit as a fiddle
1. Very weak
2. Recovering from illness
3. Looks fit but not fit actaully
4. None of above
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Means Strong and healthy
Example: He has recovered from illness and now he is as fit as a fiddle.
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9. At logger heads

1. In difficulty
2. to be at strife
3. very happy together
4. None of above
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation:

Strife means quarrel, contention, dispute, fight, conflict etc.

Example: All three brothers are at logger heads because of land dispute.
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10. An apple of discord

1. cause of wealth
2. cause of illness
3. cause of happiness
4. cause of quarrel
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Example: Land is an apple of discord between two brothers.
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11. At a loss

1. at a business loss
2. at a relation loss
3. to be unable to decide
4. none of above
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Example: I am at a loss to know what to do.
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12. At dagger's drawn

1. to have bitter enmity

2. to be very friendly
3. to be unknown
4. to be very familiar
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Enmity means The state or feeling of being actively opposed
Example : The quarrel between two friends has grown more bitter now and they are at dagger's
drawn.
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13. At large

1. very famous
2. not famous
3. abscond
4. very far
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Example : Police is trying to catch him but he is still at large.
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14. At sea

1. baffled
2. very happy
3. very excited
4. very sad
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation:

Example : My brother is at sea in maths, he can not solve even the easy problems.
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Idioms and Phrases Questions Answers

15. A bigger bang for your buck

1. More for your money
2. Not for money
3. More for your nature
4. More for your smile
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
This is a treat that gives you plenty of bang for the buck
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16. At sixes and sevens

1. in perfect order
2. very happy
3. in disorder
4. very sad
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Example : After the theft in the home every thing was at sixes and seven.
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17. Argus eyed

1. Doubtful
2. Very Confident

3. Very Calm
4. Careful
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Careful or Observant
Example : Being a politician he is Argus Eyed and never overlooks even a small matter.
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18. A load of cobblers

1. Good news
2. Very famous
3. Rubbish
4. None of above
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Example : I feel it is just a a load of cobblers
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19. A pig in a poke

1. accept deal in a pressure

2. accept deal without knowing
3. accept deal after detail analysis
4. accept deal due to threat
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation:

Example : I do not buy clothes online, I feel it is like a pig in poke because I can feel the fabric
online.
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20. At one fell swoop

1. After lots of thinking

2. In a single action
3. By mistake
4. Joint action
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Example : In one fell swoop the bank wiped away the tentative benefits of this policy.
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21. Away with the fairies

1. Not facing reality

2. On the basis of reality
3. Shocking stage
4. Very sad
Answer And Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Example : She's is nice girl, but mentally, she's away with the fairies.
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(with answer scheme) English paper 2 Form 4
SECTION A : DIRECTED WRITING
[ 35 marks ]

Your school is looking for ways to encourage the reading habit and has asked suggestions
from the students. You have a few suggestions that you would like to make. Write a letter to
the principal to let him / her know about your suggestions. Use the points below:

Increase the number of books in the library

There are books for all types of interests

Make the library a more conducive place for reading

Include reading in the library as part of English lessons

Give prizes to students who have read the most books

When writing the letter,

use the correct format of a formal letter

use all the points given

elaborate on all the points

SECTION B
[ 15 marks ]

The question below is based on the text given.. Choose the correct answer.
CLEAN THE WATER FALL
Waterfall survivors is celebrating its third anniversary with a national River Clean
Up-Save Our Waterfall campaign at Sungai Petai. It aims to have 100 participants
and participation is one a RM 30 entry fee (inclusive of lunch) for walk-ins.

1
?

Which word in the notice above indicates that the organisers permit public participation

A. Walk ins
B. Participants
C. Survivors
D. Campaign

The question below is based on the text given.. Choose the correct answer.
Honesty is the best policy

The above saying means that in any situation it is best to be

A. sincere
B. generous
C. friendly
D. polite

The question below is based on the text given.. Choose the correct answer.
You are what you read

The statement aims to remind you of the

A. necessity to love books

B. importance of being yourself
C. influence books have on you
D. proper way to read

The question below is based on the text given.. Choose the correct answer.
Free pick up service
S.S Love and Care Foundation is providing free pick up service for all who wish to
give away usable furniture, electrical and household items and food for the poor.
For
appointment,
call
03-90211956,
emailsslove@recyclolo.org or visit www.recyclove .org.

1028974639,

email

4
Anyone who wants to give away recyclables is encouraged to contact s.s. love and care
foundation in the following ways except

A. visit the centre

B. call mobile phone
C. send an email
D. contact using fixed line

The question below is based on the text given.. Choose the correct answer.
Spell for charity
A spelling bee competition, spell for charity was held in SMK Taman Jaya school
library. Teams of four students from the schools in the district pit their spelling
and vocabulary skills against each other. The even aims to test the students
spelling skill, increase parent-school interaction and to raise funds for disabled
children within the district.

The spell for charity event help students in the following ways except
A. show off their writing skills
B. improve their English language
C. give money to winners
D. better reaction with students from other schools

The question below is based on the text given.. Choose the correct answer.

Throw your
dustbin.

rubbish

in

the

Make sure all the trash falls in.

Based on the lines above, we know that the aim is to

A. keep the place clean
B. have clean garbage cans
C. fill up the trash cans quickly
D. help people collect their trash

The question below is based on the text given.. Choose the correct answer.
Mustafa:

What do you consider essential for your home?

Ng
:
A nice scent. I also have my inspirational and motivational books
near me. I
cannot live without them. An aromatherapy candle lighted also
makes so much difference in a room

What item Ng cannot do without ?

A. Potpourri
B. Books
C. Aromatherapy candle
D. A scented room

Questions 8-15 are based on the following passage. Choose the correct answer
_____ ( 8) the last twenty years, Malaysias economy _____(9) changed.
tremendously, from one based on agriculture to one based on _____(10). With
this change, _____(11) small businesses and light manufacturing industries have
been set up in _____ (12) and villages. Many of _____ (13) industries have also

moved on with _____(14). Malaysia is moving _____(15) Vision 2020.

9
A. On

A. had

B. Over

B. have

C. With

C. has

D. Off

D. having

10

11
A. Industry

A. much

B. Industrial

B. many

C. Industrialisation

C. less

D. Industrialising

D. few

12

13
A. valleys

A. this

B. towns

B. these

C. areas

C. those

D. yards

D. that

14

15
A. time

A. toward

B. years

B. towards

C. places

C. forward

D. people

D. backward

END OF QUESTION PAPER

ANSWER SHEET
SECTION B
(15 MARKS)
ANSWER SHEET
NAME:___________________________________________________
BlACKEN THE CORRECT ANSWERS

1. A

8. A

2. A

9. A

3. A

10.A

4. A

11.A

5. A

12.A

6. A

13.A

7. A

14.A

15.A

Answera

S
ANSWER SCHEME FOR SECTION B, (15 MARKS)

NAME:___________________________________________________
BLACKEN THE CORRECT ANSWERS

1. A

8. A

2. A

9. A

3. A

10.A

4. A

11.A

5. A

12.A

6. A

13.A

7. A

14.A

15.

Explanation
Question 15
Malaysia is moving _____(15) Vision 2020.the answer is towards, not toward. This is because
towards is BrE while toward is AmE.