Test 4

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.

Beat a dead horse

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(1) Show extreme level of cruelty especially to animals.

(2) Exploit someone to the point of killing him/her.

(3) To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution.

(4) To continue playing a game knowing very well that you are going to lose.

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Q. 2

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

At the drop of a hat

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(1) Without any hesitation; instantly.

(2) Show outward respect to someone you hate.

(3) Forcibly let go of something which is very personal to you.

(4) A mistake which is of not much consequence.

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Q. 3

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Learn by heart

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(1) To memorize something

(2) Love something terribly

(3) Learn a lesson by making a mistake

(4) Learn to control or hide your true feelings

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Q. 4

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Get up on the wrong side of the bed

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(1) Make a wrong decision and regret it for the rest of the life

(2) Start the day in a bad mood

which continues all day long

(3) Have a sleepless night especially due to worries

(4) Suffer an uncomfortable stay at an unfamiliar place

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Q. 5

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Let something slip through one's fingers

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(1) Lose a wedding ring

(2) Not be able to under stand a difficult concept

(3) Let go of certain unpleasant things

(4) to waste an opportunity to achieve something

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Q. 6

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Gnash your teeth

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(1) Express rage

(2) Brush your teeth

(3) Laugh hysterically

(4) Take a big bite

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Q. 7

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Beat around the bush

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(1) To treat a topic

but omit its main points

often intentionally.

(2) Talk bad about a person

often in the absence of that person.

(3) Spend a fun jovial time.

(4) It is wise to ignore hard ships and continue with your task.

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Q. 8

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Achilles' heel

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(1) A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength.

(2) A secret weapon to be used as a last resort.

(3) A past deed which one is trying to hide.

(4) The person who is blamed if anything goes wrong.

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Q. 9

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Make an ass out of

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(1) Cause someone or oneself to look foolish or stupid

(2) Work very hard like a donkey

(3) Be smart but act dumb

(4) Make a mistake

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Q. 10

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Go for a song

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(1) One's favourite music

(2) Happy go lucky attitude

(3) Sold cheaply

(4) Something which is prohibitively expensive

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Q. 11

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Keep under one's hat

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(1) Keep all your wealth in your home

(2) To keep something a secret

(3) Steal and hide something

(4) Take care of somebody else's valuables given to you for safe keeping

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Q. 12

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Get on the nerves

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(1) To be an irritant

(2) To lose confidence

(3) To become very sensitive; cry easily

(4) To become very strong emotionally

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Q. 13

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

To make amends

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(1) To make new friends

(2) To feel guilty for something you have not done

(3) To compensate

(4) To make flimsy excuses

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Q. 14

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

To go to somebody's head

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(1) To have a huge ego

(2) To complain to the highest authority

(3) To make someone dizzy or slightly drunk

(4) To arrive at the central point of the topic

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Q. 15

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

To make a fuss about

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(1) To be extremely delighted

(2) To work hard for eventual success

(3) To be very strict or have very high standards

(4) An excessive display of attention or activity

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Q. 16

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

To go off the air

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(1) To remove ventilator of a patient on his death bed

(2) To not eat food for a long period of time

(3) To stop broadcasting a radio or TV program

(4) To waste time on silly or trivial things.

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Q. 17

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Keep at bay

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(1) Keep your problems to yourselves

(2) to control something and prevent it from causing you problems

(3) Not share a secret

(4) Maintain a long distance relationship

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Q. 18

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Get the message

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(1) Understand what is implied by a remark or action

(2) Communicate using a secret language

(3) Find it difficult to understand a different language

(4) Fire someone from a job

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Q. 19

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Leave no stone unturned

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(1) Search for the hidden treasure

(2) Do a futile task

(3) Be known for a chieving a tremendous feat

(4) Try every possible course of action in order to achieve something

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Q. 20

Select the correct option of the idiom/phrase.

Give somebody a ring

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(1) Propose marriage

(2) Inform about the death of a loved one

(3) Call someone on the telephone

(4) Trap somebody in a difficult relationship