Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

Non of this hanky-panky; please talk straight.

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jugglery

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indifference

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diversification

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obsession

Question 2

It is clear that the ideas of both reformers ran in the same groove.

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advanced in harmony

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promoted each other

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clashed with each other

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moved in different directions

Question 3

There was opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of the Government.

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the ordinary members

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the majority

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the cabinet members

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the official machinery

Question 4

My mother is in raptures over her new stove.

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very enthusiastic

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working vigorously

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completely dissatisfied with

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extremely angry

Question 5

In every thing that he does he has an eye to the main chance.

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his object is to make money

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he organises it well

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he evinces interest only in being things

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he does not leave things to chance

Question 6

Once in a while he might gamble a little.

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occasionally

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frequently

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continually

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seldom

Question 7

He is a queer fish, I have failed to understand him.

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strange person

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funny person

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sensitive person

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quarrelsome person

Question 8

The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10 kgs free wheat a month for all rural families.

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took a risk

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extended help

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took an oath

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caused embarrassment

Question 9

He is a wolf in sheep's clothing.

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hypocrite

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scoundrel

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rogue

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crook