AFCAT CAT 2016 Revision test 01 compiled by www.ssbcoaching.com English for competitive exams set 01 ( Idioms and Phrases)
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1. Directions: In each of the following questions, some alternatives are suggested for the idiom/ phrase given in italics in the sentence. Choose the one which best expressed the meaning of the idion/ phrase.
The sight of the accident made my flesh creep.
a) worried me
b) frightened me
c) confused me
d) drew my attention
2. Komal was left high and dry by her friends when she lost all her money
a) Diseased
b) Rejected
c) Wounded
d) Depressed
3. I just paid him aleft handed complement.
a) an honest
b) a well deserved
c) An insincere
d) A flattering
4. The party stalwards have advised the president to take it lying down for a while
a) to show no reaction
b) to take rest
c) to be on the defensive
d) to be cautious
5. A movement for the world unity is in the offing
a) at the end
b) about to start
c) on decline
d) in the air
6. He is a queer fish, I have failed to understand him.
a) funny person
b) sensitive person
c) strange person
d) quarrelsome person
7. No caring for the family, Devendra wanted to gather roses only
a) wanted to paint a rosy picture of past
b) wanted to start business of roses
c) wanted to make investment
d) wanted to seek all the enjoyments of life
8. His most trusted friend proved to be a snake in the grass
a) cowardly and brutal
b) an unreliable and deceitful person
c) a hidden enemy
d) low and mean
9. The new CM stuck his neck out today and promised 10 kg free wheat a month for all rural families
a) extended help
b) took an oath
c) caused embarrassment
d) took a risk
10. The involvement of teachers in the scheme of education proves to be a mare's nest
a) a false invention
b) a noble thing
c) a successful idea
d) a timely step
11. Pt Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth
a) born in a royal family
b) born in a middle class family
c) born in a family of nationalists
d) born in a wealthy family
12. He burnt his fingers by interfering in his neighbour's affairs
a) got rebuked
b) got himself insulted
c) burnt himself
d) got himself into trouble
13. When the police came, the thieves took to their heels
a) were taken by surprise
b) took to flight
c) took shelter in a tall building
d) unconditionally surrendered
14. He is a strange fellow. It is very difficult to deal with him; it seems that he has a bee in his bonnet
a) an achievement to be proud of
b) an obsession about something
c) to face problems as a result of his senseless actions
d) peculiar habit of confusing others
15. The politician was able to sway the mob with his gift of the gab
a) fluency of speech
b) flattering words
c) abundance of promises
d) political foresight
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AFCAT CAT 2016 Revision test 01 compiled by www.ssbcoaching.com English for competitive exams set 01 ( Idioms and Phrases)
1. Directions: In each of the following questions, some alternatives are suggested for the idiom/ phrase given in italics in the sentence. Choose the one which best expressed the meaning of the idion/ phrase.
The sight of the accident made my flesh creep.
a) worried me
b) frightened me
c) confused me
d) drew my attention
2. Komal was left high and dry by her friends when she lost all her money
a) Diseased
b) Rejected
c) Wounded
d) Depressed
3. I just paid him aleft handed complement.
a) an honest
b) a well deserved
c) An insincere
d) A flattering
4. The party stalwards have advised the president to take it lying down for a while
a) to show no reaction
b) to take rest
c) to be on the defensive
d) to be cautious
5. A movement for the world unity is in the offing
a) at the end
b) about to start
c) on decline
d) in the air
6. He is a queer fish, I have failed to understand him.
a) funny person
b) sensitive person
c) strange person
d) quarrelsome person
7. No caring for the family, Devendra wanted to gather roses only
a) wanted to paint a rosy picture of past
b) wanted to start business of roses
c) wanted to make investment
d) wanted to seek all the enjoyments of life
8. His most trusted friend proved to be a snake in the grass
a) cowardly and brutal
b) an unreliable and deceitful person
c) a hidden enemy
d) low and mean
9. The new CM stuck his neck out today and promised 10 kg free wheat a month for all rural families
a) extended help
b) took an oath
c) caused embarrassment
d) took a risk
10. The involvement of teachers in the scheme of education proves to be a mare's nest
a) a false invention
b) a noble thing
c) a successful idea
d) a timely step
11. Pt Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth
a) born in a royal family
b) born in a middle class family
c) born in a family of nationalists
d) born in a wealthy family
12. He burnt his fingers by interfering in his neighbour's affairs
a) got rebuked
b) got himself insulted
c) burnt himself
d) got himself into trouble
13. When the police came, the thieves took to their heels
a) were taken by surprise
b) took to flight
c) took shelter in a tall building
d) unconditionally surrendered
14. He is a strange fellow. It is very difficult to deal with him; it seems that he has a bee in his bonnet
a) an achievement to be proud of
b) an obsession about something
c) to face problems as a result of his senseless actions
d) peculiar habit of confusing others
15. The politician was able to sway the mob with his gift of the gab
a) fluency of speech
b) flattering words
c) abundance of promises
d) political foresight
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