Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

The boy had a hair-breadth escape from a street accident.

Accepted Answer

narrow

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lucky

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easy

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quick

Question 2

One should be prepared to get a bolt from the blue in life, but should not get unnerved by them.

Accepted Answer

sudden stock

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sad experience

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unexpected loss

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depreciation

Question 3

He was cool as a cucumber.

Accepted Answer

calm and composed

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nervous

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fainted

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dead

Question 4

Kunika was cocksure that she was able to do the job as desired.

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perfectly confident

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doubtful

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not able to imagine

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least worried

Question 5

We must always bear in mind that only hard work leads to success.

Accepted Answer

remember

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understand

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forget

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think

Question 6

Most of the present day politicians have an axe to grind.

Accepted Answer

have personal end to serve

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have promises to fulfil

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have obstacles to face

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None of these

Question 7

His best jokes fell flat.

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had no effect

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were not paid attention to

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became completely unnerved

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faced total failure

Question 8

Despite being under debt, Amit still keeps a good table.

Accepted Answer

entertains his guests sumptuously

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keeps up an outward show of prosperity

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helps his friends with money

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is lively and gay when his friends call

Question 9

He has reached present position in his job through elbow grease.

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his hard work

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his persistent fighting

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his good connections

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flattering his superiors