Verbal Ability

Idioms and Phrases 3

Directions to Solve

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.  He went back on his promise to vote for me.
A. withdrew
B. forgot
C. reinforced
D. supported
2.  I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator
A. Imagine
B. Give birth
C. Understand
D. Depend
3.  The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.
A. became desperate
B. ran about wildly
C. become annoyed
D. felt disgusted
4.  Harassed by repeated acts of injustice. he decided to put his foot down.
A. not to yield
B. resign
C. to accept the proposal unconditionally
D. withdraw
5.  Rohit has bitten off more than he chew.
A. Is trying to do much
B. Is very greedy
C. Is always hungry
D. Has little regard for others
6.  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
7.  The authorities took him to task for his negligence.
A. gave him additional work
B. suspended his assignment
C. reprimanded him
D. forced him to resign
8.  In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.
A. accede
B. yield
C. oblige
D. confirm
9.  The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal did not bring to light any startling facts.
A. Prove
B. Probe
C. Highlight
D. Disclose
10.  His speech went down well with the majority of the audience.
A. found acceptance with
B. was attentively listened to by
C. was appreciated by
D. was applauded by

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