Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days.

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declining

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increasing

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spreading

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spiralling

Question 2

In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry.

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a long way off

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an impracticable idea

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an abstract idea

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out of reach

Question 3

I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at twelve in the night.

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Difficult

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Too much

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Customary

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Simple

Question 4

I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose.

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behaves in an unreliable and insincere way

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has a loose tongue

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lives a life of ease and luxury

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does not know how to behave himself

Question 5

There is no love lost between two neighbours.

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intense dislike

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close friendship

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cool indifference

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a love hate relationship

Question 6

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

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undecided

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uncertain

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unknown

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not clear

Question 7

This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being completed.

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An unfortunate event

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Bad for business

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Non-business like

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Creating ill-will

Question 8

When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the longbow.

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exaggerate

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understate

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get emotional

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get excited

Question 9

Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager.

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settle

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consider

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discuss

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workout