- 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-7
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Question 1 |
Our Principal is not a man to mince matters.
To confuse/ mix Issues | |
To say something nonsense | |
A Man of discipline | |
A Dishonest man |
Question 1 Explanation:
The idiom ‘to mince matters.’ Means: to confuse one issue with other or not to have a clarity between two issues.
Example: A good manager takes care never to mince matters.
Question 2 |
The Madagascar Coup attempt ended in a fiasco.
Was very effective | |
Was an utter failure | |
Ended in violence | |
Made history |
Question 2 Explanation:
The idiom’ ended in a fiasco’ means: To fail absolutely or not to have any effect
Example: The workshop ended in a fiasco after its sponsor was arrested.
Question 3 |
His parents cut him off, without a shilling.
Disinherited him | |
Stabbed him | |
Gave him only a shilling | |
Awarded him |
Question 3 Explanation:
The idiom ‘ to cut off, without a shilling.’ Means: To disinherit or to remove from family
Example: The old millionaire warned his sons that if they didn’t start working responsibly he will cut them all off without a shilling.
Question 4 |
To call it a day
To start a new day | |
To work even in night | |
To work only for a day | |
None of the above |
Question 4 Explanation:
Idiom ‘To call it a day’ means: To stop doing something or to retire from something.
Example: After being in the secret service for over 15 years, detective Williams decided to call it a day and spend rest of his life peacefully.
Question 5 |
Yeoman’s service
Medical help | |
Excellent work | |
Social work | |
Hard work |
Question 5 Explanation:
The idiom ‘Yeoman’s service’ means: To do excellent work. To do Yeoman's service means to serve in an exemplary manner. In a manner which is highly satisfying and praiseworthy.
Example: The nurse was awarded for her Yeoman’s service during the war.
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