Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 17

81.

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 rebels held out for about a month

A.

waited

B.

retreated

C.

bargained

D.

resisted

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

82.

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.

You cannot have your cake and eat it too.

A.

Enjoy forever

B.

Have it both ways

C.

Run away from responsibility

D.

Absolve yourself of guilt

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

83.

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 robber took to his heels when the police arrived.

A.

opened fire

B.

hid himself

C.

ran off

D.

surrendered

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

84.

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.

While chatting with Janet, I threw in a question, just to keep the pot boiling while my brain caught up.

A.

Keep the conversation alive

B.

Boil Janet

C.

Boil the question

D.

Keep my brain hot

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

85.

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 visits the doctor off and on.

A.

everyday

B.

regularly

C.

never at all

D.

occasionally

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.