- These tests are a check for your learning and your level with respect to the basic vocabulary skills.
- Directions for individual questionsEach question has a sentence that uses an idiom or phrase. You need to identify the apt meaning of the idiom/phrase from the given options
Idioms and Phrases: Test-12
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Question 1 |
The poor subordinates are made scapegoats by their superiors.
Punished for others misdeeds | |
Developed poor relations | |
Treated humbly and respectfully | |
Scolded with arrogant reactions |
Question 1 Explanation:
Scapegoats means: To be punished mistakes not done by us.
Example: To be a scapegoat in a group is the worst thing possible.
Question 2 |
The Manager doctored the accounts of the company.
To make changes in account books | |
To clear the doctors bill | |
To verify the accounts in detail | |
To manipulate the accounts |
Question 2 Explanation:
To doctor means: to manipulate or change truth deliberately.
Example: The man doctored the truth and turned everybody against his brother
Question 3 |
She is too fond of her own voice.
loves singing | |
very selfish | |
does not listen properly to anyone else | |
very talkative |
Question 3 Explanation:
Example: The idiom, ‘fond of one’s own voice’ means one likes to give one’s opinion, and not hear what others have to say.
Question 4 |
To go scot-free
to walk like a native of Scotland | |
to get something free | |
to escape without punishment | |
to save tax |
Question 4 Explanation:
‘To go scot-free’ means to flee off without getting reprimanded for the wrong deed.
Example: Though everyone knows who the culprit is, but he will go scot free.
Question 5 |
Status quo
unchanged position | |
excellent place | |
unbreakable statue | |
long queue |
Question 5 Explanation:
‘Status quo’ means the state of being at a constant condition.
Example: It is very important to maintain the status quo here.
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