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English II Idiom and Phrases Quiz II 12.02.2020

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Question 1

Which one of the following can be used as a substitute for the words written in capital letters in the sentence, "The minute she arrived at the office, she was given the PINK SLIP."?

Question 2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the sentence.
Their attempt to get back the stolen necklace became a wild goose chase.

Question 3

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
She keeps blowing hot and cold and therefore, nobody can befriend her for long.

Question 4

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Indians are going places in the field of software technology.

Question 5

Direction: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
My efforts pest control went in vain, I have to go back to the drawing board.

Question 6

Direction: Given below is an idiom/ phrase followed by four options. Choose the response A, B, C or D which gives the most appropriate meaning of the expression.
To put up with

Question 7

To fight tooth and nail means:

Question 8

Direction : In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

He knows the ins and outs of the case.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the sentence.

He accused her of talking through her hat and refused to accept a word of what she said.

Question 10

Salt of the earth means:
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