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The Collins Dictionary defines that “an idiom is a group of words which have a different meaning when they are used together, but if each word have its different meaning if it would have used separately.”
On the other hand The Merriam-Webster Dictionary provides a more elaborate definition of idiom. According to them, “an idiom is an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements.”
What Is an Idiom?
An idiom is a group of words, or a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words in it.
Why the Use of Idioms is in Sentences?
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 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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MCQs / Quiz on idioms and phrases General English
01) Chose the correct option, which is the meaning of the idiom “Miss the boat”.
A) Let too much time go by to complete a task.
B) Long for something that you don’t have.
C) Miss out on an opportunity (अवसर खो देना).
D) Not know the difference between right and wrong.
02) Chose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom “See eye to eye.”
A) Treating someone with respectfully
B) Paying close attention to someone what he is saying
C) Identifying even a minor mistake
D) Agreeing with somebody (सहमत होना)
03) Chose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom “spill the beans.”
A) To reveal something that is supposed to be kept a secret (किसी रहस्य का खुलासा करना)
B) To reveal the untidy habits
C) To be very talkative
D) To leave the place quickly
04) Chose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ‘Shedding Crocodile tears’.
A) To be found in a trouble
B) To be feel nervousness
C) To pretend to be sad about something (दुखी होने का दिखावा करना)
D) To be found the hidden meaning of something.
05) Chose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” Can’t judge a book by its cover“.
A) It is easier to read a book than to protect the pages.
B) It is hard to tell how something is simply from its outward appearance (किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु का केवल उसके रूप-रंग के आधार पर मूल्यांकन करना)
C) A book’s ending can’t always be guessed by how it begins.
D) It takes a long time to really know someone.
06) Chose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” fall on deaf ears“.
A) Cannot remember
B) To be ignored to heard (सुनकर अनदेखा करना)
C) To be in trouble
D) Find the hidden meaning
07) Chose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” A hard nut to crack”.
A) an interesting problem
B) a unique problem
C) a simple problem
D) a difficult problem (कोई कठिन समस्या)
08) Chose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” A white elephant”.
A) Very expensive and useless (जिसका रखरखाव महँगा हो)
B) A very big one
C) A useless one
D) A rare find
09) Chose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” having a whale of a time”.
A) To enjoy life
B) To enjoy leisure time
C) To enjoy oneself very much (खूब आनंद लेना)
D) To enjoy with loved ones
10) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” A bed of roses”.
A) An impossible situation
B) An easy situation (वह स्थिति जो सुखद हो)
C) A fragrant place
D) A tough option
11) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” To bite the dust ”.
A) To learn a lesson in battle
B) To be ashamed of in the battle
C) To be defeated in battle (असफलता प्राप्त होना)
D) To work very hard to won the battle
12) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom “Between the devil and the deep sea“.
A) To be found in a situation of confusion (असमंजस की स्थिति)
B) a man who is drowning in the sea
C) to be an evil-tempered person
D) a deep sea diver
13) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” Make both ends meet“.
A) control expenses
B) earn enough money to live (पर्याप्त धन होना)
C) work hard to earn money
D) manage the business affectively
14) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” At close quarters“.
A) To live near to each other
B) To live far to each other
C) in love with their close
D) To observe closely (बारीकी से जांच करना)
15) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” An apple of discord“.
A) cause of wealth
B) cause of quarrel (झगड़े की जड़)
C) cause of illness
D) cause of happiness
16) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” At sixes and sevens“.
A) in perfect order
B) very happy
C) very sad
D) in disorder (सातवें आसमान पर होना)
17) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” A load of cobblers“.
A) Rubbish (बकवासों का ढेर)
B) Good news
C) Bad news
D) Very famous
18) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” Break the ice“.
A) To do something with courage
B) To speak first after long silence (चुप्पी तोड़ना)
C) To do any unexpected work
D) To win some one heart
19) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom ” Black and Blue“.
A) To put things in order
B) To put things in disorder
C) To beat very badly (जख्मी होने)
D) To trust someone
20) Choose the option which is the correct meaning of the idiom “Bring to book“.
A) To write a story
B) To serve
C) To praise
D) To punish (कानून के दायरे में लाना)
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Idioms and Phrases – Set – 09
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