Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

He is always picking holes in every project.

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finding fault with

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creating problems in

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suggesting improvement in

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asking irrelevant questions on

Question 2

The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.

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decision is made

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project is over

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death is inevitable

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cloth has been dyed

Question 3

Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

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born in a wealthy family

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born in a middle class family

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born in a royal family

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born in a family of nationalists

Question 4

The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute.

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brought about disharmony

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caused unnecessary worries

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caused a pleasant atmosphere

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brought about a disciplined atmosphere

Question 5

The prince did not take after the king.

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resemble

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run after

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follow

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precede

Question 6

Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by

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gradually

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soon

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finally

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unexpectedly

Question 7

Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.

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Pretended sorrow

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Tears a crocodile

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A weeping crocodile

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Mild regret

Question 8

The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen.

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reprimanded

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elevated

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rewarded

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punished

Question 9

He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.

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did an act of kindness

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returned my kindness

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improved my prospects

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became suddenly good