dsssb-english-verbal-idioms-quiz1

Idioms Quiz-1

Dear Readers,

English is an important subject in CTET,DSSSB & Other Teaching Entrance Exams. In any of entrance exam, Idioms carries a good weightage of questions. With focused practice good marks can be fetched from this section. These questions are very important in achieving your success in all entrance exams.

Direction (Questions 1-2): Fill up the following questions with appropriate Idiomatic Expressions:

Q1: I will have to_________ the meaning of the words in the dictionary

•  Look up
•  Look into
•  Look up to
•  Look on

Solution
 Look up

Q2 : She must__________ her sister's mistake.

•  Answer to         
•  Answer in            
•  Answer for           
•  Answer on

Solution
 Answer for           

Direction (Questions 3-8): In the following questions, choose the right meaning for the underlined idioms from among the given choices:
Q3. I had to bear the brunt of this verbal attack.

•  Bear the main burden      
•  Preventing it to begin
•  Remaining faithful                  
•  Someone who has failed in life

Solution
 Bear the main burden   

Q4.  After passing of the new parliamentary bill, the government employees are feeling left out in the cold.

•  To be expelled from service
•  To feel chilled to the bones
•  To be exploited
•  To not be allowed to become a part of any decision or activity

Solution
  To not be allowed to become a part of any decision or activity

Q5. The cricket match proved to be a big draw.

•  A keen contest          
•  A huge attraction
•  A goal-less match            
•  A game without any result

Solution
A huge attraction

Q6. Pt Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

•  Born in a middle class family 
•  Born in a wealthy family
•  Born in a family of nationalists
•  Die with honor

Solution
  Born in a wealthy family

Q7. Indira Gandhi died  in harness.

•  Pain and suffering                                 
•  On the battle field
•  While still working       
•  With honor

Solution
While still working   

Q8. The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman;

•  Had some pain in his heels     
•  Ran away from the scene
•  Confronted the policeman    
•  Could not decide what to do

Solution
Ran away from the scene

Direction (Questions 9-10): What do you mean by the following idioms?

Q9.  To strain every nerve

•  To spoil relationship
•  To get afraid
•  To try one's utmost         
•  To take ill

Solution
To take ill

Q10. Cost an arm and a leg

•  To be very difficult to obtain                             
•  To be very expensive
•  To be very uncompromising and adamant
•  Broken limb

Solution
To be very uncompromising and adamant