Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers

1.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator

A.

Imagine

B.

Give birth

C.

Understand

D.

Depend

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

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

A.

became desperate

B.

ran about wildly

C.

become annoyed

D.

felt disgusted

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

He went back on his promise to vote for me.

A.

withdrew

B.

forgot

C.

reinforced

D.

supported

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Their business is now on its last legs.

A.

About to fructify

B.

About to perish

C.

About to produce results

D.

About to take off

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5.

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.

A.

accede

B.

yield

C.

oblige

D.

confirm

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.