Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

The M.P. from our constituency is fond of blowing his own trumpet whenever he gets a chance.

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parading his own good deeds

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speaking too loudly

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looking after his own interest

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making long speeches

Question 2

The social worker rendered yeoman service to the victims.

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free, generous help

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excellent service

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paid service

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needed aid

Question 3

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 be alert of the enemy

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to speak against a wrong policy

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to have enough say in the government

Question 4

Do not ride rough shod over the poor.

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treat harshly

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give undue importance to

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hate

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pamper

Question 5

He can get the job if he has the mind.

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has the willingness

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has the courtesy

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has a good memory

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is intelligent

Question 6

The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.

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undecided

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unknown

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not clear

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uncertain

Question 7

When he met me at the street corner, he cut me dead.

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deliberately insulted me by ignoring me

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surprised me by his arrogance

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showered filthy abuses on me

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made an assault on me

Question 8

The soldiers laid down their arms.

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surrendered

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put their arms on the ground

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refused to obey orders

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put the arms in their place

Question 9

The teacher was as good as his word.

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ready to fulfil his promise

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incapable of action

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better than expected

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highly pretentious