IDIOMS (Part-VII)Total Questions: 501. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [Higher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift-3)]I don't buy it(a) Purchasing should be controlled(b) Only good decisions can be agreed on(c) I am not convinced(d) I do not like to buyCorrect Answer: (c) I am not convincedSolution:I am not convinced.E.g.- You may think so, but I don't buy it.2. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [Higher Secondary 28/06/2023 (Shift-2)]Pull yourself together(a) Fight violently(b) Work overtime(c) Help the needy(d) Calm downCorrect Answer: (d) Calm downSolution:Calm down.E.g.- Even though she was upset, she pulled herself together before facing the difficult situation.3. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [Matriculation Level 27/06/2023 (Shift-1)]Easier said than done(a) Not as easy as it appears to be(b) Not as moderate as it appears to be(c) Not as restricted as it appears to be(d) Not as difficult as it appears to beCorrect Answer: (a) Not as easy as it appears to beSolution:Not as easy as it appears to be.4. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [Matriculation Level 27/06/2023 (Shift-1)]To show a clean pair of heels(a) To clean shoes fast(b) Show clean shoes(c) Show clean feet(d) To run fastCorrect Answer: (d) To run fastSolution:To run fastE.g.- The clever fox showed a clean pair of heels to the pursuing hounds.5. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [Matriculation Level 27/06/2023 (Shift-1)]Honesty is the best policy' does not remain valid in the present times of corruption and greed.(a) Go through thick and thin(b) Put up(c) Keep pace with(d) Hold goodCorrect Answer: (d) Hold goodSolution:Remain valid6. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [Matriculation Level 27/06/2023 (Shift-2)]Choose the option which means the same as the underlined segment His deep study of the case uncovered more problems.(a) opened a Pandora's box(b) opened the fire on(c) opened conversation(d) opened a season onCorrect Answer: (a) opened a Pandora's boxSolution:Uncovered more problems.7. Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence. [Matriculation Level 27/06/2023 (Shift-2)]My neighbour has decided to join the air force.(a) Made up his mind(b) Made a clean sweep(c) Made a fuss(d) Made his own wayCorrect Answer: (a) Made up his mindSolution:has decide.8. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift-1)]Chanda always annoys everyone by praising herself all the time.(a) Crying over the spilt milk(b) Catching one's eyes(c) Blowing her own trumpet(d) Facing the musicCorrect Answer: (c) Blowing her own trumpetSolution:Praising herself.Crying over the spilt milk - to feel sorry or sad about something that has already happened. Catching one's eyes to get someone'sAttention. Facing the music to accept unpleasant consequences.9. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift-1)]Through the grapevine(a) Through difficulties(b) Via gossip(c) Extremely ill(d) Succeeded brilliantlyCorrect Answer: (b) Via gossipSolution:Via gossip.E.g.- News about the party spread through the grapevine.10. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift-4)]Ruffle someone's feathers(a) Be relaxed and in control(b) Do something very easily(c) Make more of an effort(d) Make someone annoyedCorrect Answer: (d) Make someone annoyedSolution:Make someone annoyed.E.g. His criticism of her work really ruffled her feathers.Submit Quiz12345Next »
