IDIOMS (Part – 8) - Mock Test 365

1. To fly into a rage [SSC MTS 17/05/2023]

(a) To harm oneself
(b) To get very angry
(c) To make inappropriate gestures
(d) To be very excited

Correct Answer: (b) To get very angry

Solution:E.g.- When I told her / accidentally broke her favorite mug, she flew into a rage.

2. Between a rock and a hard place [SSC MTS 17/05/2023]

(a) Stuck between two very bad options
(b) Willing to do anything
(c) On the point of achievement
(d) Avoiding the main topic, not speaking directly about the issue

Correct Answer: (a) Stuck between two very bad options

Solution:Stuck between two very bad options.

E.g. He was stuck between a rock and a hard place, having to choose between betraying his friend or breaking the law.

3. To mind one's P's and Q's [SSC MTS 17/05/2023]

(a) To write English alphabets accurately
(b) To supervise something carefully
(c) To be polite and careful in one's behaviour and speech
(d) To make amends after a fight

Correct Answer: (c) To be polite and careful in one's behaviour and speech

Solution:To be polite and careful in one's behavior and speech

E.g. Tom's good manners impressed everyone. He minded his P's and Q's by being polite and respectful.

4. Rolling in cash [SSC MTS 18/05/2023]

(a) Have a large quantity of money
(b) A business magnate
(c) Buying things on interest
(d) To borrow a costly attire

Correct Answer: (a) Have a large quantity of money

Solution:Have a large quantity of money.

E.g. - Ever since she won the lottery, she's been rolling in cash, enjoying a life of luxury and extravagance.

5. Queer somebody's pitch [SSC MTS 18/05/2023]

(a) A secret plan
(b) Upset someone's plans
(c) To make an exaggerated statement
(d) To come out successfully

Correct Answer: (b) Upset someone's plans

Solution:Upset someone's plans

E.g. The unexpected arrival of a new competitor completely queered the established company's pitch in the market.

6. Get the ball rolling [SSC MTS 18/05/2023]

(a) Get everyone's vote
(b) Behave in a crazy manner
(c) Collect one's belongings
(d) Set an activity in motion

Correct Answer: (d) Set an activity in motion

Solution:Set an activity in motion

E.g. Let's get the ball rolling on the presentation by preparing the opening slides.

7. To go a long way [SSC MTS 18/05/2023]

(a) To become successful in life
(b) To join a foreign company
(c) To avoid short cuts
(d) To go on a long drive

Correct Answer: (a) To become successful in life

Solution:To become successful in life.

E.g. - Maintaining a positive mindset can go a long way in achieving success and fulfillment in life.

8. Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023]

Did you know David went to school with my brother? It's (a small world), isn't it?

(a) Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment
(b) Meeting someone not expected to be at a certain place
(c) A two-person conflict where both people are at fault
(d) An Aggressive and bold confrontation

Correct Answer: (b) Meeting someone not expected to be at a certain place

Solution:Meeting someone not expected to be at a certain place

9. In ones and twos [SSC MTS 19/05/2023]

(a) In small numbers
(b) By unfair means
(c) Large margin
(d) To count resources

Correct Answer: (a) In small numbers

Solution:in small

E.g.-The children entered the amusement park in ones and twos, eagerly anticipating the day of fun ahead.

10. The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct Idiom for the bracketed text. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023]

History certainly gives you (something to think about), doesn't it?

(a) food for thought
(b) cup of Joe
(c) golden handshake
(d) forty winks

Correct Answer: (a) food for thought

Solution:something to think about.

IDIOMS (Part – 8)