Test 1

English Language

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Idiom/Phrase

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Instructions

The test consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Each question has four options, out of which only one is correct.
For each correct answer, one mark will be awarded.
For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
No marks will be given for unanswered questions.
The test has a timer. If the time is up, your answers will be automatically submitted.

Q. 1

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

To keep the wolf from the door

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(1) Avoid starvation

(2) Crack the deal

(3) Entry prohibited

(4) Have a pleasant tour

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Q. 2

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

An axe to grind

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(1) To act bravely

(2) To act like a fool

(3) To have a selfish motive

(4) To take risk

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Q. 3

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Kick the bucket

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(1) Loose temper

(2) To delay a little longer

(3) To die

(4) To meet with an accident

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Q. 4

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Not to mince matters

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(1) To be at ease

(2) To not confuse others

(3) To not interfere in others affairs

(4) To speak out politely

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Q. 5

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

All agog

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(1) Avoid

(2) Contentment

(3) Amazed

(4) Unsystematically

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Q. 6

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

To draw the longbow

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(1) To nullify

(2) To exaggerate

(3) To underrate

(4) To demarcate

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Q. 7

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Spick and Span

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(1) High and low

(2) Dark and light

(3) Neat and clean

(4) Happy and sad

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Q. 8

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

A moot point

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(1) Agreeable

(2) Disputed

(3) Unclear

(4) Unknown

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Q. 9

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

A wild goose chase

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(1) Fruitful search

(2) Timely search

(3) Useless search

(4) Wrong decision

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Q. 10

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

At loggerheads

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(1) To suffer

(2) In conflict with someone

(3) To face tough competition

(4) To be in do or die situation

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Q. 11

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

To put a spoke in one's wheel

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(1) To be advantageous at the time of difficulty

(2) To maintain under all circumstances

(3) To blame the other party

(4) To put a difficulty in the way of progress

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Q. 12

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Throw up the sponge

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(1) To attack

(2) To laugh at someone

(3) To surrender

(4) To talk loudly

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Q. 13

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

The alpha and the omega

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(1) Happy and sad

(2) The beginning and the end

(3) The love and the hatred

(4) Truth and dare

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Q. 14

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Whistle in the dark

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(1) Pretend to be unafraid

(2) A ray of hope in the worst of times

(3) See a ghost while dreaming

(4) Be blind and fall into a trap

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Q. 15

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Put one's foot down

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(1) Give up easily without a fight

(2) Learn to dance inspite of being clumsy

(3) Adopt a firm policy when faced with opposition or disobedience

(4) Take the first step of a very long difficult journey

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Q. 16

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Spin one's wheels

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(1) Keep bragging about oneself

(2) Try your luck

(3) Expel much effort for little or no gain

(4) Start a long journey

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Q. 17

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Rat race

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(1) Make others fight for scraps and get sadistic pleasure out of it

(2) Be an oppressive boss and treat employees like animals

(3) A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power

(4) Play games with the lives of other people and see them run aimlesly

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Q. 18

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

By fits and starts

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(1) Occasionally

(2) Totally

(3) Finally

(4) Irregularly

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Q. 19

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Mealy-mouthed

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(1) Ill-tempered

(2) Soft-spoken

(3) Enthusiastic

(4) Depressed

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Q. 20

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Teething problems

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(1) Oral problems

(2) Problems at the start of a new project

(3) Problems for quite a long time in adjusting in the new place

(4) Problem of having good dentist