Test 2

English Language

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Idiom/Phrase

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0 Correct Answer : + 1

Incorrect Answer : -0.25

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.

Make one's flesh creep

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(1) To confuse someone

(2) To flatter someone

(3) To abuse someone

(4) To frighten someone

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Q. 2

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

To wrangle over an ass's shadow

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(1) To waste money over trifles

(2) To punish a person severely for his arrogance

(3) To quarrel over trifles

(4) To keep away from extreme poverty

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Q. 3

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

To accept the gauntlet

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(1) To accept challenge

(2) To accept defeat

(3) To accept what is written in fate

(4) To be able to grasp the hidden meaning

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Q. 4

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

The thin end of the wedge

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(1) In strict vigilance

(2) Start of harmful development

(3) Be aware of the trick

(4) Not a worthy possess ion

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Q. 5

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

On tenterhooks

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(1) Flattery

(2) In a disorganized manner

(3) In anxious suspense

(4) Speak quickly

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Q. 6

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Herculean task

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(1) Important task

(2) Motivating

(3) Optional to do

(4) Very difficult task

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Q. 7

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

In a jiffy

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(1) Fail to win appreciation

(2) In an appropriate manner

(3) Something that is done very quickly

(4) To fall in love

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Q. 8

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

To steal a march

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(1) To act in a foolish way

(2) To break something

(3) To outshine

(4) To see a hidden meaning

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Q. 9

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

At one's wits end

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(1) A man of ability

(2) At the last moment

(3) To get puzzled

(4) Undecided controversy

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Q. 10

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Adam's ale

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(1) Gift

(2) Food

(3) Water

(4) Belongings

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Q. 11

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Hobson's choice

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(1) To choose first in row

(2) To make a careful choice

(3) No real choice at all

(4) To seek all favourable alternatives to choose from

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Q. 12

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Pillar to post

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(1) Main support of an object

(2) One place to another

(3) To be reluctant

(4) To incite others

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Q. 13

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

To face the music

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(1) To bear the consequences

(2) To disparage someone

(3) To be hard of hearing

(4) To enjoy a musical concert

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Q. 14

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

from hand to mouth

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(1) Filthy rich people

(2) To be dependent on others

(3) To have enough money to Iive on and nothing extra

(4) Living in miserable conditions.

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Q. 15

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

wild oats

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(1) To make someone fool

(2) To make space to red

(3) To take revenge

(4) To waste time by doing foolish things

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Q. 16

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Ended in a fiasco

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(1) A complete failure

(2) A successful event

(3) Changed one completely

(4) Twisted around

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Q. 17

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

letter day

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(1) Starting day

(2) Holiday

(3) Significant day

(4) Ending day

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Q. 18

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Chicken-hearted

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(1) Coward

(2) Short tempered

(3) Composed

(4) Bold

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Q. 19

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

To go through fire and water

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(1) To scold someone

(2) To experience many dangers in order to achieve something

(3) To act without restraints

(4) Something which hurts

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Q. 20

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Will-o-the wisp

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(1) Something that is impossible to get or achieve.

(2) To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.

(3) To spend recklessly.

(4) Accept or leave the offer.