Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronounciation of the new teacher.

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remain serious

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remain unaffected

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remain silent

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remain indifferent

Question 2

Some people now wonder whether we just pay lip service or genuinely subscribe to democracy.

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show only outward respect

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pay oral tribute

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attach no value

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remain indifferent

Question 3

Dishonesty is at a premium in almost all spheres of public life.

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valued highly

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prevalent

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practised openly

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encouraged

Question 4

The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was at stake.

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in danger

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very low

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at the top

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appropriate

Question 5

He resigned the post of his own accord.

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voluntarily and willingly

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according to his judgement

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which he liked

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according to his convenience

Question 6

While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.

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light conversation

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gossip

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backbiting

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whispering

Question 7

Tell me plainly who broke the mirror, do not beat about the bush.

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approach the matter in a round about way

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put any blame on others

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pretend to be unaware of the matter

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try to impress me with your arguments

Question 8

in the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.

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die while still working

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die with honour

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die on a horse back

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die in the battle field

Question 9

He was carried off his feet when he was declared to have won the prize.

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was wild with excitement

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became delirious

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danced on his toes

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was dizzy