SSC ENGLISH QUIZ 15

Question 1:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Pay off old scores

to be in a dangerous situation

take revenge

to laugh heartily

make complains about unnecessary or trivial things

Question 2:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

By fits and starts

very little

more than required

to be free from difficulties and dangers

not regularly

Question 3:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Hit the nail on the head

To act foolishly or inconsistently

To tackle a problem in a bold and direct fashion

To make a supreme effort

To do or say the exact thing

Question 4:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To move heaven and earth

Rain heavily

Very nervous

Work very hard

Have a secret plan in reserve

Question 5:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Keep the ball rolling

imaginary Benefits

in private

maintain the momentum of an activity

act unfairly in a contest

Question 6:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Make a clean breast of it

Have a secret plan in reserve

Life full of quarrels

Speak openly and honestly about

In a very difficult situation

Question 7:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

At one’s wits end

between two dangers

not knowing what to do

be highly successful

to do and say the exact thing

Question 8:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

A burnt child dreads the fire

things are not always as attractive as they appear

to talk less than required

avoid unpleasant experience

the whole of everything

Question 9:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Rank and file

ordinary people

abusive language used for someone

not perfect

inappropriate manners

Question 10:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Out of the way

impossible method

have no love and affection for someone

live an impossible life

remote or secluded