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Q.1-10. In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it as your answer.
Q.1. To read between the lines
(a) To concentrate
(b) To read carefully
(c) To suspect
(d) To grasp the hidden meaning
Q.2. To flog a dead horse
(a) To act in a foolish way
(b) To waste one’s efforts
(c) To revive interest in an old subject
(d) To revive old memories
Q.3. A tall order
(a) A task difficult to perform
(b) A bid problem
(c) A royal summon
(d) A big demand
Q.4. To turn the tables
(a) To defeat
(b) To create chaos
(c) To change the sorry scheme
(d) To change completely the position of disadvantage
Q.5. To keep the ball rolling
(a) To earn more and more
(b) To work constantly
(c) To keep the conversation going
(d) To make the best use of
Q.6. All and sundry
(a) Greater share
(b) All of a sudden
(c) Completion of work
(b) Everyone without distinction
Q.7. To worship the rising sun
(a) To honour a man who is coming into office
(b) To honour to promising people
(c) To indulge in flattery
(d) To welcome the coming events
Q.8. To play fast and loose
(a) To beguile others
(b) To be winning sometimes and losing at other times
(c) To play with someone’s feeling
(d) To play tricks
Q.9. To have brush with
(a) To start painting
(b) To have good and pleasing terms
(c) To be impressed
(d) To have a slight encounter
Q.10. To pull one’s socks up
(a) To prepare
(b) To try hard
(c) To get ready
(d) To depart
Answers:
Q1. (d)
Q2. (b)
Q3. (a)
Q4. (d)
Q5. (b)
Q6. (b)
Q7. (b)
Q8. (a)
Q9. (d)
Q10. (b)
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