Saturday 23 November 2013

Idioms And Phrases Quiz Phase 2

11. Although both the parents are running the show for the last ten years but their business is now on its last legs.

A. About to fructify

B. About to perish

C. About to produce results

D. About to take off






12. The time is running out, you must look sharp.

A. be careful

B. make haste

C. be punctual

D. be sensible




 

13. He is in the habit of throwing dust in his superiors eyes

A. To put sand into eyes

B. To make blind

C. To deceive

D. To show false things




 

14. He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant.

A. He was in a drunken state

B. He was very cheerful

C. He talked incoherently

D. He was deeply engrossed in thoughts



15. In his youth, he was practically rolling in money

A. Spending more than his income

B. Borrowing money liberally

C. Very rich

D. Wasting a lot of money




 

16. The sight of the accident made my flesh creep.

A. draw my attention

B. confused me

C. frightened me

D. worried me




 

17. There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.

A. rule that is difficult

B. rule that is fat changing

C. rule that cannot be broken or modified

D. rule that can be broken or modified




 

18. He went to his friend's house in the evening as was his wont.

A. as usual

B. as he wanted

C. as his want was

D. as he wanted that day




 

19. Why do you wish to tread on the toes?

A. To give offense to them

B. To follow them grudgingly

C. To treat them indifferently

D. To be kicked by them




20. He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.

A. To establish himself

B. To migrate

C. To join

D. To settle




 

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