Idioms and Phrases Questions & Answers - Page 9

41.

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.

My car broke down on my way to the railway station.

A.

stopped

B.

met with an accident

C.

ran out of petrol

D.

failed to work

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

42.

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 the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.

A.

whispering

B.

backbiting

C.

gossip

D.

light conversation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

43.

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.

Merlin always keeps himself to himself

A.

Is too busy

B.

Is selfish

C.

Is unsociable

D.

Does not take sides

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

44.

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 curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just a storm in a tea cup.

A.

violent quarrel

B.

fuss about a trifle

C.

brittle situation

D.

quarrel about tea cups

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

45.

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.

There has been bad blood between the two communities.

A.

Impure blood

B.

Ill feeling

C.

Bloody fights

D.

Quarrels

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.