Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

1

Kamal told the audience to hold their peace until he had finished his address.

A) remain peaceful B) keep silent C) remain seated D) become reconciled

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

to hold their peace: say nothing, be silent, keep quiet.

2

The captors of the kidnapped kept his family on tenterhooks.

A) in excited wait B) in seething anger C) on constant move D) in anxious suspense

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

on tenterhooks: in a state of suspense or agitation because of uncertainty about a future event.

3

Being an introvert, He will only eat his heart out.

A) eat too much B) keep brooding C) invite trouble D) suffer silently

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

heart out: To feel great sadness.

4

It requires unparalleled courage to set the Thames on fire.

A) do a heroic deed B) destroy with fire C) do something extraordinary or brilliant D) wreak evil on something

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

to set the Thames on fire: To achieve something amazing; to do something which brings great public acclaim.

5

The M.P. from our constituency is fond of blowing his own trumpet whenever he gets a chance.

A) parading his own good deeds B) speaking too loudly C) looking after his own interest D) making long speeches

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

blowing his own trumpet: to talk about oneself or one's achievements especially in a way that shows that one is proud or too proud.

6

The social worker rendered yeoman service to the victims.

A) excellent service B) paid service C) free, generous help D) needed aid

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

In this context, the idiom "yeoman service" means providing selfless and generous assistance without expecting anything in return. The social worker helped the victims in a commendable and altruistic manner.

7

Leaders should not only make speeches, they should also be prepared to bell the cat.

A) to be alert of the enemy B) to take lead in danger C) to speak against a wrong policy D) to have enough say in the government

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

to bell the cat: take the danger of a shared enterprise upon oneself.

8

Do not ride rough shod over the poor.

A) give undue importance to B) hate C) treat harshly D) pamper

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

ride rough shod over: carry out one's own plans or wishes with arrogant disregard for (someone or something).

9

He can get the job if he has the mind.

A) has the courtesy B) has the willingness C) has a good memory D) is intelligent

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

has the mind: To be considering someone or something as a candidate or possibility for something.

10

The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.

A) unknown B) undecided C) not clear D) uncertain

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

moot point: An issue that is subject to, or open for, discussion or debate.