Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

Last evening I was held up at the meeting.

Accepted Answer

delayed

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kept

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detained

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stopped

Question 2

The promotions were granted across the board.

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to all without exceptions

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to those sitting diagonally opposite

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to those working for other board

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selectively with a few exceptions

Question 3

The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him.

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hurt intensely

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irritated

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annoyed

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surprised

Question 4

Over and above the household work, she works in a factory on a part-time basis.

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in addition to

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beside

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together with

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in place of

Question 5

I stood up for him when everyone else was criticising him.

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supported him energetically

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tolerated him

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faced him boldly

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opposed him insistently

Question 6

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 7

I ran out of money on my European tour.

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exhausted my stock of

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carried a lot of

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lost

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did not have enough

Question 8

I hope it will not put you out if I am late.

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irritate you

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worry out

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please you

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harm you

Question 9

A large number of small scale industries have been set up in the rural areas.

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opened

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upgraded

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demolished

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encouraged