Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

51

He bids fair to be an excellent cricketer.

A) seems likely B) is ambitious C) is confident D) is unlikely

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

bids fair: to seem likely.

52

The police fired at random at the violent crowd and several persons lost their lives.

A) pointedly B) aimlessly C) unwillingly D) intentionally

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

at random: without a particular method, pattern, or purpose.

53

I have been betrayed by my own flesh and blood.

A) relatives B) friends C) children D) acquaintances

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

flesh and blood: someone from your family.

54

It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.

A) tried to cause an accident B) helped in the execution of the plan C) thwarted the execution of the plan D) destroyed the plan

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

put a spoke in my wheel: prevent someone from carrying out a plan.

55

His promotion is on the cards.

A) due B) evident C) certain D) probable

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The idiom "on the cards" means something is likely to happen or is being considered.

* Option A: due - While something that is "due" is expected, "on the cards" implies more of a possibility or likelihood, not necessarily a certainty.
* Option B: evident - "Evident" means obvious or clear. "On the cards" doesn't mean it's already obvious, just that it's being considered or is likely.
* Option C: certain - "Certain" means sure to happen. "On the cards" is not as strong as "certain"; it's less definite.
* Option D: probable - "Probable" means likely to happen, which is the closest meaning to "on the cards."

Therefore, "His promotion is on the cards" means his promotion is likely or probable.

56

He faced the music for reaching home late.

A) faced punishment B) faced entertainment C) faced reprimand D) faced pleasure

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

faced the music: be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.

57

I raked my brains to solve this difficult problem.

A) I consulted several people B) I subjected my mind to hard thinking C) I read number of books D) I brainwashed several experts E) I used my common sense

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

raked my brains: to think very hard.

58

My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.

A) worked very hard B) spent a huge amount C) tried all tricks D) bribed several persons

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

strained every nerve: make every possible effort.

59

The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronounciation of the new teacher.

A) remain serious B) remain unaffected C) remain silent D) remain indifferent

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

keep a straight face: a blank or serious facial expression, especially when trying not to laugh.

60

Some people now wonder whether we just pay lip service or genuinely subscribe to democracy.

A) pay oral tribute B) attach no value C) remain indifferent D) show only outward respect

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

pay lip service: To give a false or insincere declaration that one supposedly values, supports, respects, or believes in something.