Test Series - idioms and phrases
Test Number 12/13
Q: He is always picking holes in every project.
A. creating problems in
B. finding fault with
C. suggesting improvement in
D. asking irrelevant questions on
Solution: finding fault with
Q: The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.
A. project is over
B. decision is made
C. death is inevitable
D. cloth has been dyed
Solution: decision is made
Q: Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth
A. born in a middle class family
B. born in a wealthy family
C. born in a royal family
D. born in a family of nationalists
Solution: born in a wealthy family
Q: The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute
A. caused unnecessary worries
B. brought about disharmony
C. caused a pleasant atmosphere
D. brought about a disciplined atmosphere
Solution: brought about disharmony
Q: He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines
A. giving bribes to get his work done
B. seeking advice from one and all
C. helping those who help him
D. helping those who help him
Solution: making the best use of a favourable situation
Q: His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings
A. Careful
B. Considerate
C. Polite
D. Upright
Q: It is high time that India did something about the population problem
A. already late
B. appropriate time
C. desired occasion
D. auspicious moment
Q: He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed
A. Boosting the claims of
B. Championing the cause of
C. Seeking help of others for
D. Moving about with
Solution: Championing the cause of
Q: We should give a wide berth to bad characters
A. give publicity to
B. publicly condemn
C. keep away from
D. not sympathise with
Q: Turban is in vogue in some communities
A. in fashion
B. out of use
C. vaguely used
D. never used