Idioms And Phrases Quiz Phase 1

1. The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.

A. create problems

B. encounters difficulties

C. confuse matters

D. makes things difficult






 

2. If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.

A. be unhappy

B. be happy

C. suffer

D. be ill




 

3. I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.

A. with all their might

B. without any other weapon

C. resorting to violence

D. very cowardly




 

4.The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.

A. To cut a portion of the road

B. To take a short cut

C. To go fast

D. To take an alternative route




 

5. I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at twelve in the night.

A. Difficult

B. Too much

C. Customary

D. Simple




 

6. I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose.

A. behaves in an unreliable and insincere way

B. has a loose tongue

C. lives a life of ease and luxury

D. does not know how to behave himself




 

7. The question of abolition of private property is still a most point.

A. undecided

B. uncertain

C. unknown

D. not clear




 

8. This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being completed.

A. Bad for business

B. Non-business like

C. An unfortunate event

D. Creating ill-will




 

9. When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the long bow.

A. understate

B. get emotional

C. exaggerate

D. get excited




 

10. Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager.

A. consider

B. discuss

C. settle

D. workout

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