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English Language — Idioms and Phrases — Questions with Answers
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Q1.
The exam was a piece of cake for him.
very difficult
very easy
very long
very confusing
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Answer: B. very easy
The rule being tested is understanding the idiomatic meaning of 'a piece of cake', which means something that is very easy to do.
Q2.
He had to bite the bullet and accept the pay cut.
to refuse the offer
to complain loudly
to endure a difficult situation with courage
to celebrate a victory
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Answer: C. to endure a difficult situation with courage
The rule being tested is understanding the idiomatic meaning of 'to bite the bullet', which means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude.
Q3.
My uncle visits us once in a blue moon.
very often
very rarely
every month
unexpectedly
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Answer: B. very rarely
The rule being tested is understanding the idiomatic meaning of 'once in a blue moon', which signifies something that happens very rarely.
Q4.
Students often burn the midnight oil before important exams.
to waste time
to study or work late into the night
to sleep early
to light a lamp
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Answer: B. to study or work late into the night
The rule being tested is understanding the idiomatic meaning of 'to burn the midnight oil', which means to work or study late into the night.
Q5.
You've hit the nail on the head with your accurate analysis.
to make a mistake
to guess correctly
to be exactly right about something
to be confused
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Answer: C. to be exactly right about something
The rule being tested is understanding the idiomatic meaning of 'to hit the nail on the head', which means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem, or to be precisely correct.
Q6.
The old man finally kicked the bucket after a long illness.
to fall down
to get angry
to die
to leave suddenly
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Answer: C. to die
The rule being tested is understanding the idiomatic meaning of 'to kick the bucket', which is an informal way of saying to die.
Q7.
Please don't spill the beans about the surprise party!
to clean up a mess
to reveal a secret
to cook food quickly
to make a lot of noise
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Answer: B. to reveal a secret
The rule being tested is understanding the idiomatic meaning of 'to spill the beans', which means to reveal a secret or confidential information.
Q8.
After several failed attempts, he decided to throw in the towel.
to continue fighting
to give up or surrender
to clean up the mess
to start over with new energy
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Answer: B. to give up or surrender
The rule being tested is understanding the idiomatic meaning of 'to throw in the towel', which means to give up or admit defeat, often originating from boxing.
Q9.
He seems to have an axe to grind with the new manager.
to be very busy with work
to have a private reason for doing or saying something, often a grievance
to be aggressive and confrontational
to have a specific tool for a task
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Answer: B. to have a private reason for doing or saying something, often a grievance
The rule being tested is understanding the idiomatic meaning of 'to have an axe to grind', which means to have a personal motive or grievance behind one's actions or words.
Q10.
The junior colleague stole his thunder by presenting his research as her own.
to praise someone's achievement
to take credit for someone else's idea or achievement
to make someone angry unexpectedly
to surprise someone with good news
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Answer: B. to take credit for someone else's idea or achievement
The rule being tested is understanding the idiomatic meaning of 'to steal someone's thunder', which means to take credit for someone else's idea or achievement, or to divert attention from them.
Q11.
Even after the major setback, she managed to keep her chin up.
to remain cheerful and optimistic in difficult circumstances
to feel sad and dejected
to look upwards physically
to be proud of one's achievements
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Answer: A. to remain cheerful and optimistic in difficult circumstances
The rule being tested is understanding the idiomatic meaning of 'to keep your chin up', which means to remain courageous, cheerful, and optimistic despite difficulties.
