Practice MCQ Questions and Answer on Idioms and Phrases
11.
A baker's dozen
- (A) Twelve
- (B) Charity
- (C) Thirteen
- (D) Allowance
12.
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
13.
The teacher warned the student once for all that no mischief shall be tolerated in the class.
- (A) authoritatively
- (B) finally
- (C) angrily
- (D) coldly
14.
To wrangle over an ass's shadow
- (A) To act in a foolish way
- (B) To quarrel over trifles
- (C) To waste time on petty things
- (D) To do something funny
15.
To give currency
- (A) To bestow importance
- (B) To misinterpret
- (C) To make publicly known
- (D) To originate
16.
A chip off the old block
- (A) A piece of wood
- (B) An old friend
- (C) Characteristics of one's ancestors
- (D) A good bargain
17.
Harp on
- (A) To comment
- (B) To criticise
- (C) To keep on talking
- (D) To keep on insulting
18.
Harassed by repeated acts of injustice. he decided to put his foot down.
- (A) not to yield
- (B) resign
- (C) to accept the proposal unconditionally
- (D) withdraw
19.
By fair means or foul
- (A) Without using common sense
- (B) Without difficulty
- (C) In any way, honest or dishonest
- (D) Having been instigated
20.
I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
- (A) with all their might
- (B) without any other weapon
- (C) resorting to violence
- (D) very cowardly