IDIOMS (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

21. Select the most appropriate idiom for the following statement. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

We should be together to fight any danger. Otherwise, separately, we won't be able to fight.

 

Correct Answer: (c) United we stand, divided we fall.
Solution:together we are strong, when divided we fail.

22. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Rohit is very mischievous and always annoys his teachers.

Correct Answer: (a) Gets in his teacher's hair
Solution:to annoy.

23. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

The child played the video game as much as he wanted to.

Correct Answer: (a) To his heart's content
Solution:as much as he wanted to.

24. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

The proud people forget the fact that the world is tangible.

Correct Answer: (c) High and mighty
Solution:proud people.

25. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Queer pitch

Correct Answer: (d) Spoil somebody's chance of doing something
Solution:spoil somebody's chance of doing something.

E.g.- The unexpected rain queered our pitch for the outdoor picnic.

26. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the sentence given below: [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Richa was provoking her neighbours against her maid Shanta who spoke against her but none of them responded.

Correct Answer: (b) Egging on
Solution:to encourage or provoke someone to do something.

27. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Tourists from all around the world visit Agra to see the Taj mahal.

Correct Answer: (d) Far and wide
Solution:all around the world.

28. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Teja is a successful businessman; he always makes hay when the moon shines.

Correct Answer: (b) makes hay while the sun shines
Solution:to take advantage of a favourable situation.

29. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Having a chip on one's shoulder. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Having a chip on one's shoulder.

Correct Answer: (b) Having an irritated and unfriendly attitude
Solution:having an unfriendly attitude. irritated and

E.g.- After the argument, Sarah had a chip on her shoulder, making it hard for her to smile.

30. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

I told Benny that the die was cast, and there was no further escape.

Correct Answer: (c) the course of action began and it could not be blocked.
Solution:the course of action began and it could not be blocked.