Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

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

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making the best use of a favourable situation

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giving bribes to get his work done

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seeking advice from one and all

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helping those who help him

Question 2

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

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Upright

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Careful

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Considerate

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Polite

Question 3

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

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already late

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appropriate time

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desired occasion

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auspicious moment

Question 4

He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed.

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Championing the cause of

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Boosting the claims of

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Seeking help of others for

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Moving about with

Question 5

We should give a wide berth to bad characters.

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keep away from

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give publicity to

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publicly condemn

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not sympathise with

Question 6

Turban is in vogue in some communities.

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in fashion

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out of use

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vaguely used

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never used

Question 7

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

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hurt intensely

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surprised

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annoyed

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irritated

Question 8

I requested him to put in a word for me.

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recommend

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introduce

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assist

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support

Question 9

The dacoit murdered the man in cold blood.

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ruthlessly

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coldly

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boldly

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deliberately