In each of the following questions,choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase
1. To take a leaf out of somebody's book :
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(a) To take him as a model
(b) To steal something valuable
(c) To follow the dictates of someone
(d) To conform to other's standard
2. To set the thames on fire :
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(a) To do something remarkable
(b) To try to do the impossible
(c) To burn something to ashes
(d) To fling ironical remarks
3. To live fast:
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(a) To lead a life of dissipation
(b) To accomplish a purpose
(c) To do a task hurriedly
(d) To use up one's income as fast as it comes in
4. Once in a blue moon:
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(a) Once in a month
(b) Bi-weekly
(c) On rare occasions
(d) Every now and then
5. To hold a brief for :
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(a) To help someone
(b) To do someone a favour.
(c) To stay on for a brief period
(d) To defend someone
6. To hold somebody to ransom :
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(a) To keep captive and demand concession
(b) To humiliate somebody
(c) To offer bribe
(d) To blackmail and extract money
7. To hit the jackpot :
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(a) To gamble
(b) To get an unexpected victory
(c) To be wealthy
(d) To make money unexpectedly
8. To let the cat out of the bag :
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(a) To give attitude
(b) To show compassion
(c) To miss a golden opportunity
(d) To tell a secret without intending to do so
9. To pay off old scores :
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(a) To have one's revenge
(b) To settle a dispute
(c) To repay the old loan
(d) None of the above
10. A cock-and-bull story:
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(a) A true story
(b) A children's story
(c) A story of animals
(d) A foolish and concocted story
👉English Grammar Quiz -ENG-2021/02(Direct-Indirect)
Answer Key:ENG-2021/02
Q.No. | Answer |
1 | A |
2 | B |
3 | A |
4 | C |
5 | D |
6 | A |
7 | B |
8 | D |
9 | B |
10 | D |
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