Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 22

106.

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.

Dowry is a burning question of the day.

A.

a widely debated issue

B.

a dying issue

C.

a relevant problem

D.

an irrelevant issue

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

107.

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 must you look a gift horse in the mouth?

A.

welcome a gift

B.

find fault with a gift

C.

be fastidious

D.

examine a gift carefully

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

108.

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.

Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year.

A.

Dead sure of

B.

Very hopeful of

C.

Lacking self confidence about

D.

Reasonably certain of

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

109.

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.

It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since much work has already been done on him.

A.

Hit a golden spot

B.

Come across gold

C.

Come across the word "gold"

D.

Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

110.

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.

It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.

A.

tried to cause an accident

B.

helped in the execution of the plan

C.

thwarted in the execution of the plan

D.

destroyed the plan

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.