English Idioms and Phrases : All SSC Exams Previous Years Objective Solved Questions Set 9

Q.1:- She is quite at sea and does not know what course of action to take in the matter ?

1. At ease
2. Displeased
3. Perplexed
4. Danger

Q.2:- An axe to grin ?

1. Attack aggressively
2. Suffer a lot
3. Betray somebody
4. Have a selfish interest

Q.3:- The inspector was caught red handed ?

1. Quickly
2. Caught in the act of committing the crime
3. Caught with dirty hands
4. Found with hands tied

Q.4:- Will-o-the-wisp ?

1. Smoky place
2. Marsh land
3. Unreal imaging
4. Rumour whispered by many

Q.5:- To clip one’s wings ?

1. To stop one from flying
2. To trim the leaves
3. To deprive one of power
4. To hurt a bird

Q.6:- Straw in the wind ?

1. A light-weight object
2. A lucky charm
3. A game that kids play
4. An indication of what might happen

Q.7:- Wild goose chase ?

1. An admirable enterprise
2. An honest effort
3. A foolish, unprofitable adventure
4. A powerful effort

Q.8:- Bad blood ?

1. Shooting
2. Anaemia
3. Enmity
4. Mourning

Q.9:- At a snail’s pace ?

1. Quietly
2. Quickly
3. Continuously
4. Slowly

Q.10:- As daft as a brush ?

1. Extremely silly
2. Artistically inclined
3. Completely clean
4. Utterly selfish

Q.11:- Call in question ?

1. Summon as a witness
2. Doubtful
3. Prove a theory
4. Challenge

Q.12:- Capital Punishment ?

1. Death sentence
2. Life imprisonment
3. To be jailed
4. Imprisoned for a long period

Q.13:- Under a cloud ?

1. Sheltered from the sun
2. Under suspicion
3. Out in the open
4. Get wet

Q.14:- to keep in abeyance ?

1. In a state of permanence
2. In a state of emergency
3. In a state of suspension
4. In a state of revision

Q.15:- Plam off ?

1. Clearly visible
2. Uneasy with something
3. To dispose off with the intent to deceive
4. Conceal

Q.16:- Assume airs ?

1. Take tight
2. Remain calm
3. Act innocent
4. Pretend superiority

Q.17:- Blow one’s trumpet ?

1. To praise another
2. To praise a leader
3. To praise oneself
4. To praise a community

Q.18:- In a nutshell ?

1. In translation
2. A decorative language
3. A well-packed parcel
4. Briefly and concisely

Q.19:- Maiden speech ?

1. Bachelor’s speech
2. First speech
3. Last speech
4. Extempore speech

Q.20:- Bring to light ?

1. Introduced
2. Revealed
3. Seen
4. Brought to life

Q.21:- Leaps and bounds ?

1. Slowly
2. Rapidly
3. Jumping
4. Stationary

Q.22:- Held up ?

1. Kidnapped
2. Delayed
3. Caught
4. Nabbed

Q.23:- He is like a snake in the grass for our family ?

1. A stupid person
2. A close friend
3. A distant relative
4. A hidden rival

Q.24:- Whole bag of tricks ?

1. Make use of the best resources from the ones that are available
2. Make use of all the possibilities or techniques to achieve something
3. Make use of all opportunities that cross your path
4. Make use of all tricks to win the hearts of people

Q.25:- Hold your tongue, my lad! I’ll deal with you later ?

1. Be silent
2. Cool the tongue
3. Gargle
4. Stick out the tongue