Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 6

26.

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.

We should give a wide berth to bad characters.

A.

give publicity to

B.

publicly condemn

C.

keep away from

D.

not sympathise with

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

27.

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 always standing up for the weak and oppressed.

A.

Boosting the claims of

B.

Championing the cause of

C.

Seeking help of others for

D.

Moving about with

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

28.

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 high time that India did something about the population problem.

A.

already late

B.

appropriate time

C.

desired occasion

D.

auspicious moment

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

29.

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.

His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings.

A.

Careful

B.

Considerate

C.

Polite

D.

Upright

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

30.

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 believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.

A.

giving bribes to get his work done

B.

seeking advice from one and all

C.

helping those who help him

D.

making the best use of a favourable situation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.