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Idioms & Phrasal Verbs Quiz:: 29th July, 2021
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Question 1
Direction: In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The central bank was of the idea that it was not suitable to bail out the ailing cooperatives.
Question 2
Direction: The given question has a statement with an idiom in it, which has been mentioned in bold. The statement is followed by five options; pick the option that best explains the meaning of the idiom, as used in the statement.
Aniket was willing to go overboard for receiving a scholarship to pursue higher education overseas.
Question 3
Direction: In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The commissioner advised the fugitives to turn in themselves to get some legal respite.
Question 4
Direction: The following question carries a sentence with an idiom/ phrase highlighted in it. Select the alternative which states the meaning of the idiom/ phrase.
It was difficult to put up with the nagging relatives during the growth years.
Question 5
Direction: In each of the following sentences an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes the meaning of the proverb. If none of the words/ groups of words represents the meaning, mark E i.e. 'none of the above' as the answer.
The company was keen at cutting down on the employee overheads in order to make the business profitable.
Question 6
Direction: In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
It is such a tough situation here in the city; it is raining cats and dogs.
Question 7
Direction: In the given sentence, an idiom/phrase is printed in bold. Choose the option which best expresses its meaning.
The tongue-in-cheek remark was not meant to be taken seriously, but Sarah was easily offended.
Question 8
Direction: In the given sentence, an idiom/phrase is printed in bold. Choose the option which best expresses its meaning.
If you want you can talk to her now. Let me tell you, she is mad as a hatter.
Question 9
Direction: In the given sentence, an idiom/phrase is printed in bold. Choose the option which best expresses its meaning.
We made the last train by the skin of our teeth.
Question 10
Direction: In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been highlighted in the sentence. Choose the option which explains the correct meaning of the highlighted idiom/phrase.
His children were greedily waiting for him to kick the bucket.
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