Vocabulary

Idioms and Phrases 3

Verbal Ability Exercise Mode

Idioms and Phrases 3

Practice and master this topic with our carefully crafted questions.

10 Questions
15 Minutes
0% Completed
QUEST ? ✓ !
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.

Question 21
The secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other.

A
very good friends
B
constantly fighting
C
associates in some action
D
suspicious of each other
Correct Answer: Option A

No answer description available for this question.

Question 22
The dacoit murdered the man in cold blood.

A
coldly
B
boldly
C
ruthlessly
D
deliberately
Correct Answer: Option C

No answer description available for this question.

Question 23
It is high time that India did something about the population problem.

A
already late
B
appropriate time
C
desired occasion
D
auspicious moment
Correct Answer: Option A

No answer description available for this question.

Question 24
He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.

A
giving bribes to get his work done
B
seeking advice from one and all
C
helping those who help him
D
making the best use of a favourable situation
Correct Answer: Option D

No answer description available for this question.

Question 25
He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed.

A
Boosting the claims of
B
Championing the cause of
C
Seeking help of others for
D
Moving about with
Correct Answer: Option B

No answer description available for this question.

Question 26
Turban is in vogue in some communities.

A
in fashion
B
out of use
C
vaguely used
D
never used
Correct Answer: Option A

No answer description available for this question.

Question 27
I requested him to put in a word for me.

A
introduce
B
assist
C
support
D
recommend
Correct Answer: Option D

No answer description available for this question.

Question 28
His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings.

A
Careful
B
Considerate
C
Polite
D
Upright
Correct Answer: Option D

No answer description available for this question.

Question 29
We should give a wide berth to bad characters.

A
give publicity to
B
publicly condemn
C
keep away from
D
not sympathise with
Correct Answer: Option C

No answer description available for this question.

Question 30
The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him.

A
surprised
B
hurt intensely
C
annoyed
D
irritated
Correct Answer: Option B

No answer description available for this question.

Previous 1 2 3
Page 3 of 3