Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

He is out and out a reactionary.

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thoroughly

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deadly against

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in favour of

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no more

Question 2

The country's economy is beginning to look up now.

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improve

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remain static

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look clear

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go down

Question 3

I am leaving India for good.

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permanently

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to do good for myself

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to do good for the country

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to do nobody good

Question 4

You need rest; you look a bit run down.

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in poor health

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sad

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ill

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depressed

Question 5

My plan to have a new car fell through because of the price rise.

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failed to materialise

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was completed

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was completed with difficulty

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was postponed

Question 6

I cannot put up with that nasty fellow.

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endure

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appreciate

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control

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forgive

Question 7

Inspite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants the Government has decided not to give in.

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yield

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conform

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oblige

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accede

Question 8

The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.

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ran about wildly

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felt disgusted

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became annoyed

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became desperate

Question 9

We should do away with the present examination system.

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abolish

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prohibit

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demolish

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extend