Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 12

56.

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.

Why do you wish to tread on the toes?

A.

To give offence to them

B.

To follow them grudgingly

C.

To treat them indifferently

D.

To be kicked by them

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

57.

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 to his friend's house in the evening as was his wont.

A.

as usual

B.

as he wanted

C.

as his want was

D.

as he wanted that day

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

58.

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.

There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.

A.

rule that is difficult

B.

rule that is fat changing

C.

rule that cannot be broken or modified

D.

rule that can be broken or modified

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

59.

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 sight of the accident made my flesh creep.

A.

drew my attention

B.

confused me

C.

frightened me

D.

worried me

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

60.

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.

Jaja had a chequered career since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.

A.

Had a variety of jobs and experiences

B.

A career which helped him make lot of money

C.

A career where he signed a lot of cheques

D.

Did odd jobs

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.