Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough a lonely furrow.

Accepted Answer

do without the help of others

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remain unaffected

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survive in isolation

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remain non-aligned

Question 2

It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.

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thwarted in the execution of the plan

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tried to cause an accident

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helped in the execution of the plan

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destroyed the plan

Question 3

It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since much work has already been done on him.

Accepted Answer

Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information

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Hit a golden spot

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Come across gold

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Come across the word "gold"

Question 4

Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year.

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Lacking self confidence about

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Dead sure of

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Very hopeful of

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Reasonably certain of

Question 5

Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth ?

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find fault with a gift

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welcome a gift

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be fastidious

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examine a gift carefully

Question 6

Dowry is a burning question of the day.

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a widely debated issue

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a dying issue

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a relevant problem

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an irrelevant issue

Question 7

Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared to bell the cat.

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To take lead in danger.

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To tie bell to a cat's neck

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To be alert of the enemy

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To make noise

Question 8

The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.

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growing less

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at its peak

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at rock bottom

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growing more

Question 9

He is leaving the country for a good.

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forever

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for better prospects

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for a good cause

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for others good