Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

1

Childhood and innocence lie cheek by jowl.

A) together B) one after another C) side by side D) proportionately

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

cheek by jowl: close together.

2

He is in the habit of chewing the cuds.

A) accusing others B) crying over spilt milk C) forgetting things D) to muse on

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

chewing the cuds: To contemplate something.

3

Dowry is a burning question of the day.

A) a relevant problem B) a dying issue C) an irrelevant problem D) a widely debated issue

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

burning question: An urgent or crucial issue under heated discussion.

4

His voice gets on my nerves.

A) makes me sad B) irritates me C) makes me ill D) pierces my eardrums

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

gets on my nerves: make someone feel annoyed or nervous.

5

Manoj always keeps himself to himself.

A) is selfish B) does not take sides C) is unsociable D) is too busy

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

keeps himself to himself: To refrain from attempting to communicate or make connections with others.

6

The train was late and we had to kick our heels.

A) run fast B) wait eagerly C) waste time D) play some game

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

kick our heels: pass time idly while having to wait for someone or something.

7

He is really a broken reed.

A) a frustrated man B) an unsuccessful person C) undependable D) one who has lost in business

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

broken reed: one of the members of a group who is very weak and cannot be depended on in difficult situations.

8

He fell ill at ease after receiving the letter from his son.

A) disturbed B) relieved C) embarrassed D) sick

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

If you are ill at ease, you feel rather uncomfortable, anxious, or worried.

9

You must not mince matters; tell the truth.

A) cut short B) keep secret C) tell with frankness D) not to tell the whole truth

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

mince matters: not to speak very bluntly and directly.

10

The police are used to seeing the seamy side of life.

A) an adventurous life B) a life full of risks C) immoral aspects of society D) criminal society

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

seamy side of life: The more sordid, base, or unpleasant parts or aspects of life.