Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 23

111.

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 the organised society of today, no individual or nation can plough a lonely furrow.

A.

remain unaffected

B.

do without the help of others

C.

survive in isolation

D.

remain non-aligned

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

112.

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 case was held over due to the great opposition to it.

A.

stopped

B.

postponed

C.

dropped

D.

cancelled

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

113.

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 did not mind what he was saying, he was only talking through his hat.

A.

talking nonsense

B.

talking ignorantly

C.

talking irresponsibly

D.

talking insultingly

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

114.

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 is out and out a reactionary.

A.

no more

B.

thoroughly

C.

in favour of

D.

deadly against

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

115.

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.

Do no trust a man who blows his own trumpet

A.

flatters

B.

praises others

C.

admonishes others

D.

praises himself

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.