Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 3

11.

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 class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronunciation of the new teacher.

A.

remain silent

B.

remain serious

C.

remain mute

D.

remain disturbed

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12.

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.

Harassed by repeated acts of injustice, he decided to put his foot down.

A.

not to yield

B.

resign

C.

to accept the proposal unconditionally

D.

withdraw

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

13.

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 new Chairman stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free wheat a month for all rural families.

A.

took an oath

B.

took a risk

C.

extended help

D.

caused embarrassment

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

14.

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 have a bone to pick with you in this matter.

A.

Am in agreement

B.

Am angry

C.

Am indebted

D.

Will join hands

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15.

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 clerk wiped the nose of his employer by submitting a false bill and was dismissed from his job.

A.

Cleaned the nose

B.

Cheated

C.

Abused

D.

Slapped

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.