English Idioms and Phrases : All SSC Exams Previous Years Objective Solved Questions Set 8

 

Q.1:- John’s offer of help was turned down by the police ?

1. Sent back
2. Twisted around
3. Refused
4. Handed over

Q.2:- It was a red letter day in the history of the world ?

1. A day with bloodshed
2. A dangerous note about the destruction
3. A day memorable for some joyful event
4. A day with love and warmth

Q.3:- The administration found it difficult to cope with the striking employees ?

1. Move
2. Compromise
3. Handle
4. Subdue

Q.4:- Yesterday in a collision between a truck and a car he had a close shave ?

1. Maintain cleanliness
2. Remove the entire hair
3. A narrow escape
4. Close relations

Q.5:- Do not run down your friends in public ?

1. Fight with
2. Follow
3. Make a mention of
4. Criticise

Q.6:- You can easily overcome this situation if you keep your head ?

1. Keep faith in
2. Remain calm
3. Believe in
4. Trust the others

Q.7:- to miss the bus ?

1. To miss the bus that one regularly takes
2. To miss an opportunity
3. To have something to fall back upon
4. To find fault with others

Q.8:- to hit the jackpot ?

1. To gamble
2. To get an unexpected victory
3. To be wealthy
4. To make money quickly

Q.9:- I take exception to your statement that I am bad tempered ?

1. Do not agree
2. Feel unhappy
3. Object
4. Feel angry

Q.10:- I can finish the work by myself, but she always tries to be a back seat driver ?

1. Person who misjudge others
2. Person who wants to do things by herself
3. Person who falsely accuses others
4. Person who gives unwanted advice

Q.11:- Our school is within a stone’s throw of the railway station ?

1. Within a certain radius
2. Very far off
3. At a short distance
4. Within a definite distance

Q.12:- They have latched on to tourism as a way of boosting the local economy ?

1. Promoted
2. Discovered
3. Exposed
4. Explored

Q.13:- I’ll be able to do my job very well when I know the ropes ?

1. Become bolder
2. Work in silence
3. Learn the procedures
4. Gain confidence

Q.14:- A close shave ?

1. A narrow escape from danger
2. Stubble
3. Very short hair
4. Hairless skin

Q.15:- to get cold feet ?

1. Drenched
2. Fear
3. Felicitate
4. Fever

Q.16:- Fit like a glove ?

1. To fit snugly
2. Something tight and sticky
3. Soft and easy to wear
4. Difficult to hold

Q.17:- cap in hand ?

1. Defiant
2. Screaming
3. Well behaved
4. In a respectful manner

Q.18:- Made light of ?

1. Did not hear
2. Treated it lightly
3. Blew away
4. Carried with him

Q.19:- Throw caution to the winds ?

1. To be fearful
2. To warn others not to travel
3. To behave recklessly
4. To behave with care and caution

Q.20:- To take the task ?

1. Forgave him
2. Slapped him
3. Gave him extra work
4. Reprimanded him

Q.21:- Donkey’s years ?

1. A decade
2. A long time
3. A century
4. Since school days

Q.22:- Pass the buck ?

1. Exchange
2. Refuse to accept responsibility
3. Make some quick money
4. Overtake

Q.23:- Take up the hatchet ?

1. Behave formally
2. Pursue a chance
3. Be caught in a trap
4. Prepare for or go to war

Q.24:- I have a bone to pick with you in this matter ?

1. Am angry
2. Selfish motive
3. Selfless motive
4. Desire

Q.25:- Play Truant ?

1. Play a tyrant
2. Stay away from duty
3. Be responsible
4. Be alert