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Question 1: Identify the meaning of the given phrases/words given below highlighted in bold.
The Indian oil import accounts for more than 50% of any other imported products.

a) measurement

b) composition

c) explanation

d) All of the above

1) Answer (A)

Solution:

Here the phrase ‘’account for’’ means to measure something in terms of numbers.

Question 2: Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase used for the situation given below:
When someone discloses a secret that was supposed to be kept.

a) Cost an arm and a leg

b) Golden handshake

c) Let the cat out of the bag

d) A litmus test

2) Answer (C)

Solution:

Here, the idiom that the situation describes is to let the cat out of the bag.

Question 3: In the following question, one idiom/phrase is given. Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
White lie

a) A small lie

b) A major lie

c) An important lie

d) An unimportant lie

3) Answer (D)

Solution:

‘White lie’ means an unimportant or harmless lie.

Question 4: In the following question, one idiom/phrase is given. Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Apple of one’s eye

a) Someone favourite

b) Something rarely visible

c) Something very costly

d) None of the above

4) Answer (A)

Solution:

‘Apple of one’s eye’ means someone very close or precious or favourite.

Question 5: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Give cold shoulder

a) To ignore someone

b) To teach someone a lesson

c) To hate someone

d) To take a bath

5) Answer (A)

Solution:

Give cold shoulder means to intentionally ignore someone, hence option a is the correct answer.

Question 6: Below one idiom/phrase is given. Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Heading South

a) to travel somewhere

b) to escape from someone

c) to be attentive

d) to take an action

6) Answer (B)

Solution:

‘Heading south’ means to escape from someone or something.

Question 7: Below one idiom/phrase is given. Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Apple of someone’s eye

a) refers to a person who is very smart and intelligent

b) refers to something which is stress-relieving

c) refers to a person who is loved by someone the most

d) refers to a specific target of any person

7) Answer (C)

Solution:

‘Apple of someone’s eye’ means a person who is loved by someone else the most.

Question 8: Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

At a drop of a hat

a) being very quick

b) with any hesitation

c) stopping someone to do anything

d) starting something very freshly

8) Answer (A)

Solution:

‘At a drop of a hat’ means doing something without any delay.

Question 9: Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
A hot potato

a) something very hot

b) something very rare

c) a concerning issue

d) odd dealings with an issue

9) Answer (C)

Solution:

‘A hot potato’ means something (usually a current issue) being discussed everywhere.

Question 10: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Pick of the basket

a) rotten fruit

b) dull

c) the very best

d) mediocre

10) Answer (C)

Solution:

The pick of the basket is an idiom which is used to convey something as being the very best. Hence, option C is the correct choice.

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Question 11: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
A god’s ape

a) Complete fool

b) Brave

c) Genius

d) Generous

11) Answer (A)

Solution:

When we call someone as a god’s ape then we consider that person to be very foolish. Hence, option A is correct.

Question 12: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Back bite

a) scold gently

b) thrash someone badly

c) praise highly of someone

d) slander someone in his/her absence

12) Answer (D)

Solution:

To back bite means to denounce someone behind his back. Only option D comes close. Hence, option D.

Question 13: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Ever and anon

a) always

b) occasionally

c) continuously

d) never

13) Answer (B)

Solution:

Ever and anon means something occurring now and then or occasionally. Hence, option B is correct.

Question 14: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To kill two birds with one stone

a) To hunt

b) To be over-ambitious

c) To be confident

d) To achieve two aims at once.

14) Answer (D)

Solution:

‘To kill two birds with one stone’ means to achieve two aims at once.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Question 15: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
A piece of cake

a) Celebration

b) Very difficult to acquire

c) Delicious food

d) Very easy to achieve

15) Answer (D)

Solution:

‘A piece of cake’ means something easily achieved.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Question 16: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Back bite

a) scold gently

b) thrash someone badly

c) praise highly of someone

d) slander someone in his/her absence

16) Answer (D)

Solution:

To back bite means to denounce someone behind his back. Only option D comes close. Hence, option D.

Question 17: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Ever and anon

a) always

b) occasionally

c) continuously

d) never

17) Answer (B)

Solution:

Ever and anon means something occurring now and then or occasionally. Hence, option B is correct.

Question 18: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To kill two birds with one stone

a) To hunt

b) To be over-ambitious

c) To be confident

d) To achieve two aims at once.

18) Answer (D)

Solution:

‘To kill two birds with one stone’ means to achieve two aims at once.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Question 19: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
A piece of cake

a) Celebration

b) Very difficult to acquire

c) Delicious food

d) Very easy to achieve

19) Answer (D)

Solution:

‘A piece of cake’ means something easily achieved.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Question 20: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Once in a blue moon

a) Very rarely

b) Often

c) After 15 days

d) Continuos

20) Answer (A)

Solution:

“Once in a blue moon’ means very rarely.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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