Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool but it works only when they are used in the right way in the right places. The Idioms and phrases are used to complete the sentences in few words with different and complete meaning.
Here is the 2nd set of 20 question of Idioms and Phrases under the syllabus of General English.
Answers of the MCQs are given at the end of the article with detailed explanation with use in sentence and meaning in Hindi also. Enjoy the MCQ and sharp your sword for any competition.
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Try the General English MCQs/Quiz, which is important for any of the competitive examination.
01) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” go to great lengths“.
A) To try very hard (हद तक जाना)
B) To try to cling mountain
C) To scared with Hight
D) To cover a great distance
02) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom “ in the good books“.
A) done the right thing
B) ran away fast
C) good relations
D) to be liked (नज़रों में रहना)
03) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” the crowd got out of hand“.
A) out of control (भीड़ बेकाबू हो जाना)
B) pray with joint hands
C) to hold the hands
D) ran away with joint hand
04) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” hit the nail on the head“.
A) ran away fast
B) scolded him for mistake
C) suggest the right thing (कही हुई बात का बिल्कुल सही होना)
D) to inflict severe punishment
05) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” foot the bill‘.
A) beyond control
B) pay for it (हिसाब चुकता करना)
C) find the favour
D) lower than expectation
06) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” go to any length to achieve success“.
A) can do all misdeeds
B) can humiliate
C) lose her sanity
D) do all which is possible (किसी भी हद तक जाना)
07) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” A burnt child dreads the fire“.
A) It is not good to only toil and have no recreation.
B) A mistake can be a great teacher (गलती से शिक्षा लेना)
C) Family ties are stronger than other relationships.
D) What pleases the sight varies from one person to another.
08) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” tighten the belt“.
A) be more careful
B) be more attentive
C) make economies in expenditure (कमर कसना)
D) revive yourself
09) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” Birds of a feather flock together“.
A) People with similar interests and testes tend to group (एक ही रूचि के लोगो का एक साथ होना)
B) It is better to accept the little we have than reject it hoping to get a lot later.
C) The character of a child shows the kind of man he will grow up to be.
D) There are often early indications of future happenings.
10) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” took him to task“.
A) forced him to resign
B) give him additional work
C) suspended his assignment
D) to criticize someone for their failing (किसी की आलोचना करना)
11) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” rank and file“.
A) the majority members
B) the official members of management
C) the cabinet ministers
D) the ordinary members (सामान्य कर्मचारी)
12) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” Slow but sure wins the race“.
A) Steady progress is better in the long run than the inconsistent speed (प्रभावी प्रयास से सफलता).
B) A satisfactory conclusion makes up for earlier disappointments.
C) If one arrives early, one gets a better choice
D) The character of a child shows the kind of man he will grow up to be.
13) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” to add fuel to the fire“.
A) become aggressive (आग में घी डालना)
B) lightening
C) humiliation
D) aggravate trouble
14) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” high and dry“.
A) depressed
B) very alone
C) isolated
D) leave without help (बिना किसी सहायता के छोड़ देना)
15) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” The child is father of the man“.
A) People who talk a lot or threaten may not be actually harmful.
B) What pleases the sight varies from one person to another.
C) The character of a child shows the kind of man he will grow up to be (वास्तविक स्वभाव के लिए किसी उम्र की आवश्यकता नहीं)
D) One’s actions whether good or bad determine one’s rewards or punishments.
16) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” leave no stone unturned“.
A) resort to illegitimate
B) use all available means (कोई कसर न छोड़ना)
C) do very irrelevant things
D) take no pains
17) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” All’s well that ends well“.
A) Once a decision has been made, it cannot be reversed.
B) It is preferable to be cautious than be rash and get into trouble.
C) A satisfactory conclusion makes up for earlier disappointments (परिणाम काअच्छा होना)
D) Everything that is attractive on the not be really valuable inside.
18) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” draw the longbow“.
A) exaggerate (किसी बात को बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर कहना)
B) understate
C) get excited
D) get emotional
19) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” in good hands“.
A) well qualified for
B) expert at (अच्छे हाथों में होना)
C) very fond of
D) accustomed to
20) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” let bygones be bygones“.
A) resist the past
B) revive the past
C) ignore the past (जो बीत गया सो बीत गया)
D) recollect the past
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