Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set 2
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MCQ Set: 2
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Question No: 6
Select the option which gives correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To weather the storm
- survive a difficult situation
- create difficulty for others
- victim of crisis
- unsuccessful attempt
Answer and Explanation
Answer: A
Explanation
To weather a storm means to face a difficult situation or to survive a crises.
Example in a sentence: Marie lost her job, but somehow her family weathered the storm.
Question No: 7
In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. “No correction required” as the answer.
Whether I stay in Mumbai or Pune, it is all and one to me.
- all but one
- all one
- one and all
- No correction required
Answer and Explanation
Answer: B
Explanation
Correct form: Whether I stay in Mumbai or Pune, it is all one to me.
The phrase 'all one' is used to indicate that it is not important which of several alternatives are available or chosen.
Here, any choice i.e. Mumbai or Pune makes no difference to the person.
Example in a sentence: The priest said, “ Rich and poor are all one to me”.
Question No: 8
In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e. “No error” as the answer.
1. She has been working off and on for several months to complete the project.
- regularly
- on and off
- on or off
- on and of
- No error
Answer and Explanation
Answer: E
Explanation
'Off and on' and option (3) 'on and off' both mean 'occasionally and not continuously'. Hence, the given sentence is correct.
Of and off have different meanings and are to be used appropriately according to the situation. Of is usually used to show belongingness.
Example:
1) John ran off quickly to catch the bus.
2) A story of cats.
Question No: 9
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been underlined. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below.
Her fame spread far and wide because she was a talented singer.
- Her fame grew
- Her fame lessened
- Her fame ended
- Her fame began
Answer and Explanation
Answer: A
Explanation
(a) is the right choice as the fame grows as a result of positive performances and talent.
Question No: 10
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below.
She played a cat and mouse game with all her boyfriends.
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- She played a game
- She had a cat
- Her boyfriends gave her cats and mice
- She played like a cat with her boyfriends who were all mice
Answer and Explanation
Answer: A
Explanation
Choice (a) is the most accurate. The idiom “ a cat and mouse game” means to play a trick or a low blow to someone.