Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

It is a matter of gratification for me that he has turned a new leaf.

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begun a different mode of life

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started using his intelligence

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proved to be a worthy person on his job

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accepted the new job that was offered to him

Question 2

He is always picking holes in every project.

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finding fault with

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asking irrelevant questions on

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suggesting improvement in

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creating problems in

Question 3

Caesar was done to death by the conspirators.

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murdered

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attacked

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removed

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eliminated

Question 4

He is not worth his salt if he fails at this juncture.

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quite worthless

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very proud of himself

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quite depressed

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very strange

Question 5

He does not like to be friendly with Sarita; he always gives her a cold shoulder.

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tries to be unfriendly by taking no notice of her

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pushes her with his shoulder whenever they meet

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creates all sorts of troubles for her

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insults her in the presence of others

Question 6

Though he has a lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.

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resting on immature ideas

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based on inexperience

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resting on cheap material

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established on insecure foundations

Question 7

Sunil thought his skill would match up to Keshav's bulk, but in the fight he was beaten neck and crop.

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completely

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softly

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swiftly

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profoundly

Question 8

Those persons who are ready to sail close to the wind can be successful in life.

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to take risk

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to manage the situation

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to work hard

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to be regular

Question 9

She exhibited remarkable sangfroid during the crisis.

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composure

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temper

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irritation

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anger