English Idioms and Phrases : All SSC Exams Previous Years Objective Solved Questions Set 13

 

Q.1:- To weigh up the pros and cons is to ?

1. Measure the ingredient
2. Observe etiquette
3. Consider all facts
4. Postpone action

Q.2:- The story of the train accident as narrated by one of the survivors made my flesh creep ?

1. Thrilled me
2. Horrified me
3. Excited me
4. Frightened me

Q.3:- to turn a deaf ear ?

1. To be hard of hearing
2. To be indifferent
3. To be attentive
4. To be obstinate

Q.4:- The ruling party has been warned not to play to the gallery ?

1. To give importance to the common man
2. To try to be clever
3. To seek to win approval
4. To side-track the issue

Q.5:- All his ventures went to the winds ?

1. Dissipated
2. Spread all over
3. Got speed of the winds
4. Became well-known

Q.6:- Syria is now currying favour with America ?

1. Pleasing
2. Favouring
3. Obliging
4. Ingratiating itself with

Q.7:- The principal has to carry out the orders issued by the higher authorities ?

1. Obey
2. Communicate
3. Execute
4. Modify

Q.8:- He was confident that all his present sufferings will soon blow over ?

1. Increase
2. Pass off
3. Be looked into
4. Be taken care of

Q.9:- The prodigal son was left high and dry by his friends, when he lost all his money ?

1. Wounded
2. Alone
3. Depressed
4. Neglected

Q.10:- They have made many changes in the policy, but how many of these changes are going to affect the man in the street ?

1. The homeless man
2. The ordinary man
3. The man who works on the street
4. The man who repairs roads

Q.11:- A white elephant ?

1. A rare species of elephants
2. An expensive gift
3. A costly but useless possession
4. A worthless thing

Q.12:- His parents cut him off, without shilling ?

1. Disinherited him
2. Snubbed him
3. Gave him only a shilling
4. Sent him away with a shilling

Q.13:- As usual he is blowing his own trumpet ?

1. Refusing to use anybody else’s trumpet
2. Playing a tune on the trumpet
3. Praising himself
4. Praising himself and others

Q.14:- To be successful in today’s world, we require the gift of the gab ?

1. Ability to speak well
2. Good interpersonal skills
3. Divine help and guidance
4. A fierce competitive spirit

Q.15:- to bite the dust ?

1. Eat voraciously
2. Have nothing to eat
3. Eat roots
4. None of the above

Q.16:- His blood ran cold when he heard his uncle was murdered ?

1. He was frightened
2. He was horrified
3. He was disgusted
4. He was depressed

Q.17:- I trust you will bear with me a few minutes more ?

1. Have patience with
2. Support
3. Carry the burden for
4. Be in control for

Q.18:- Winter was so bad that the nomadic tribesmen found it difficult to keep the wolf from the door ?

1. Hunt wild animals
2. Escape starvation
3. Get woolen clothes
4. Walk on ice

Q.19:- to show a clean pair of heels ?

1. To hide
2. To escape
3. To pursue
4. To follow

Q.20:- It is high time he came out of his shell ?

1. Appeared suddenly
2. Became more sociable
3. Became a loser
4. Removed his clothes

Q.21:- The possession of Jerusalem is a stone of contention between Israel and Palestine ?

1. A subject of peace
2. A subject of trade
3. A subject of dispute
4. A subject of exports

Q.22:- The angry hockey players gave vent to their feelings ?

1. To express
2. To emphasise
3. To suppress
4. To dismiss

Q.23:- to strain every nerve ?

1. To make utmost efforts
2. To feel weak and tired
3. To be a diligent worker
4. To be methodical in work

Q.24:- The police caught the thief red handed ?

1. In a red uniform
2. With blood in hands
3. At the time of committing the crime
4. After reading the rules

Q.25:- Wear and tear ?

1. A brand name
2. Damage
3. Lot of sorrow
4. A warning