Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

As our army attacked, the enemy retreated pell-mell.

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in a disorderly manner

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hurriedly

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in a heap

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without the least thought

Question 2

It is evident from the minister's statement that heads will roll.

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dismissals will occur

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government will change

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transfers will take place

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heads of department will have to repent

Question 3

The politician was able to sway the mob with his gift of the gab.

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fluency of speech

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flattering words

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abundance of promises

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political foresight

Question 4

After a lot of arguments over losses in the partnership firm, Aditya put his cards on the table to show Rasheed his sincerity.

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concealed nothing

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withdraw his partnership

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reserved his right

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sought pardon

Question 5

The great warrior, Baji-Prabhu, held the enemy at bay but was killed in the end.

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prevented the enemy from coming too near

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did not allow the enemy to attack his position

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launched a counter attack after initial success

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retreated initially but launched a heavy attack afterwards

Question 6

Those who make no bones about such actions face a tough opposition.

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do without hesitation

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invite no comments

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make no plan

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felt uneasy

Question 7

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

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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 8

He has such a nature that he must have a finger in every pie.

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meddle in every affair

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do things with his own hands

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help everyone in need

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dominate everybody else

Question 9

Honesty is at a discount, where corruption is the rule.

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undervalued

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discouraged

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rare

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unknown