English Idioms and Phrases : All SSC Exams Previous Years Objective Solved Questions Set 15

 

Q.1:- The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter ?

1. Speaking sadly
2. Speaking sharply
3. Speaking kindly
4. Speaking cheerfully

Q.2:- After getting a severe scolding from his mother, Raghu got down to business ?

1. Began to work seriously
2. Joined his father’s business
3. Started a business
4. Became businesslike

Q.3:- The police cordoned off the area after the explosion ?

1. Did not allow anymore to leave
2. Filled
3. Isolated
4. Checked everyone in

Q.4:- Our plan to go to London is in the air ?

1. Undecided
2. Certain
3. Under consideration
4. For approval

Q.5:- The present manner of delimitation has been done in a gerrymandering way ?

1. In a legal and constitutional manner
2. In a judicial and fair way
3. In a manipulative and unfair way
4. In a dictative manner like the Germans

Q.6:- Her father strained every nerve to enable her to get settled in life ?

1. Worked very hard
2. Spent a huge amount
3. Tried all tricks
4. Bribed several persons

Q.7:- he gave vent to his pleasure with a smile ?

1. Shared
2. Allowed
3. Expressed
4. Enjoyed

Q.8:- Some shots were fire at random ?

1. Without any aim
2. For a long time
3. To end quarrel
4. Thoroughly

Q.9:- Sheila’s tall tales have no meaning ?

1. Jealousy
2. Greed
3. Boasting
4. Pride

Q.10:- In his salad days he was quite a  dandy ?

1. Childhood
2. Adolescence
3. School days
4. Old age

Q.11: A close-fisted person ?

1. A powerful person
2. A miser
3. A close friend
4. A cowardly person

Q.12:- He could not get money from his master because he rubbed him up the wrong way ?

1. Irked or irritated him
2. Asked him to speed up
3. Suggested a wrong method
4. Advised him to be strict

Q.13:- At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels ?

1. Ran away
2. Displayed clean heels
3. Kneeled down
4. Showed courage

Q.14:- Look sharp or you will miss the opportunity ?

1. Be confident
2. Pay attention
3. Take control
4. Make haste

Q.15:- he wanted this agreement in black and white ?

1. In writing
2. Orally
3. In discourse
4. In detail

Q.16:- Even in the middle of the fire he kept a level head ?

1. Was impulsive
2. Was sensible
3. Was crazy
4. Was self centred

Q.17:- He usually goes to bed very early and rises with the lark ?

1. At midnight
2. Very late
3. Very early
4. After sunrise

Q.18:- I have taken fancy to this car ?

1. Given imaginative touches
2. Revised
3. Developed liking for
4. Improved

Q.19:- Out of sorts ?

1. Not rich
2. Out of reach
3. Out of sight
4. Not well

Q.20:- She played ducks and drakes with her money ?

1. Lent
2. Spent lavishly
3. Did not spend
4. Borrowed

Q.21:- It is sometimes wiser to rely on horse sense than on the advice of colleagues ?

1. Advice of parents
2. Advice of teachers
3. Advice of colleagues
4. Basic common sense

Q.22:- Russel Peters really brought the house down with his spectacular performance at the Club yesterday ?

1. Passed a bill unanimously
2. Amused the audience greatly
3. Pulled down a
4. Defamed a family building

Q.23:- Carry out ?

1. Bring
2. Continue
3. Complete something
4. To take in

Q.24:- to keep the wolf away from the door ?

1. To keep off starvation
2. To guard against wild animals
3. To guard against enemies
4. To keep aloof from disputed matters

Q.25:- to put his foot down ?

1. Concede
2. Not to yield
3. Resign
4. Withdraw