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Extra Care Program

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Full marks: 50 Idioms & Phrase-All Time: 25 Minutes
1. ‘An ordinance’ is –
a. a book b. an arms factory c. a newspaper d. a law
2. ‘De facto’ means-
a. de jure b. two frinds c. In fact/ in reality d. surely
3. ‘To sit on the fence’
a. to keep away b. to be in danger c. to remain neutral d. to guard someone
4. Idiom ‘silver lining’ means –
a. hope b. white line c. silver plated d. white colour
5. ‘Wear and tear’ means -
a. clothing b. disbursement c. depreciation d. accumulation
6. ÔTo breathe one's last' means-
a. to sleep b. to breathe c. to suffer d. to die
7. He comes to me from –– .
a. head to feet b. bad to worse c. time to time d. time immemorial
8. The phrase ‘sine die’ means-
a. fixed b. uncertain c. unknown d. changing
9. He learnt the poem ___ heart.
a. with b. in c. by d. at
10. The idiom ‘let the things slide’ means –
a. ignore b. lose gradually c. reveal a secret d. set free
11. ‘To meet trouble half way’ means -
a. To be puzzled b. To get nervous c. To be disappointed d. To bear up
12. ‘Pivotal questionÕ -
a. The relevant question b. The question which was asked before
c. A question for future d. The most important question
13. ‘Ruminant’ means -
a. Cud-chewing animal b. soup c. Gossip d. noise- maker
14. ‘Rack and ruin’-
a. successful b. debt c. destroyed d. ransacked
15. The term “Lingua franca” means-
a. The French language b. Language of brothers c. The common language d. The first language
16. ‘At first blush’
a. at first sight b. to be the first c. in the beginning d. immediately
17. The principal is –– in the college.
a. all in all b. all and sundry c. all the same d. all at once
18. ‘Bill of fare’ is-
a. A chart of bus fare b. A price list c. A valuable document d. A list of dishes at restaurant.
19. The idiom 'be all and end all' means:
a. by any means b. supreme aim c. whatever happens d. everything
20. The words ‘Block Head’ means -
a. Foolish b. A quiet person c. Clever d. A dangerous person
21. Those customers are __ the most demanding we’ve ever had.
a. so far b. by far c. from far d. since far
22. “To beg the question” means -
a. to refer b. to refer for granted c. to raise objections d. to be discussed
23. ‘Call to mind’ means –
a. fantasize b. attend c. remember d. request
24. “Call in question” means -
a. problem b. die c. doubt d. optimum
25. ‘Dog days’ means–
a. a period of being carefree b. a period of having youthful flings
c. a period of misfortune d. hot weather
26. Do come and visits us the next time you’re in Dhaka.
a. enter b. pay visit c. show up d. Encounter
27. ‘To end in smoke’ means-
a. To create fire b. To go through suffering c. To come to nothing d. To see five
28. ‘First language’ means the – language.
a. important b. main c. natural d. official
29. ÔFag end’ means –
a. The last part b. Forggy c. Cut a bad figure d. Unfair
30. ‘Fall into line’ means-
a. Agree b. Disagree c. Honest d. Brave
31. ‘To get along with’ means-
a. To adjust b. to accompany c. to interest d. to walk
32. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘a gala day’ –
a. a day of brief b. a rainy day c. a relevent day d. a day of festivity
33. “A great deal” means –
a. great things b. a lot c. a few thing d. almost everything
34. ‘Hold water’ means –
a. Keep water b. Drink water c. Bear examination d. Store water.
35. ‘Head and Ears’ means –
a. effective b. close c. complete d. attention e. sink
36. ‘To keep one's head’ means-
a. to save oneself b. to be self respectful c. to keep calm d. none to these
37. ‘In no time’ means-
a. very quickly b. never c. life time d. hardly
38. “In a nutshell” means-
a. elaborately b. briefly c. abnormally d. completely
39. You will know the truth ___ .
a. on good time b. in good time c. at good time d. in the good time
40. “In high spirits” means –
a. tensed b. cheerful c. worried d. vibrant
41. ‘Look blank’ means –
a. look at blank space b. firm in heart c. bewildered d. unmindful
42. His ____ pleased us all.
a. slow coach b. silver spoon c. weal and woe d. maiden speech
43. ÔNip in the bud -
a. beginning b. destroy at the very beginning c. bed of rose d. rare up
44. The phrase “nouveau riche” means –
a. Riche rich b. Well of c. New high class d. New rich
45. 'Once in a blue moon' means–
a. always b. very rarely c. nearly d. hourly
46. The phrase ‘over and again’ means-
a. once more b. again c. wonderful d. once
47. ‘Olive Branch’ means –
a. Ingredient of cooking oil b. Oil made of olive fruit
c. Symbol of flattery d. Symbol of peace
48. To understand it, read –– the lines.
a. behind b. without c. between d. with
49. The expression ‘take into account’ means-
a. count numbers b. consider c. think seriously d. assess
50. He fought –– to defeat the enemy.
a. tooth and nail b. set out c. to and fro d. to the quick
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