SSC ENGLISH QUIZ 22

Question 1:

Direction: Find the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.

Make a virtue (out) of something

To benefit from something that one is forced to do

To run away

To scold someone

To be independent

Question 2:

Direction: Find the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.

Your heart aches

To feel sad and sympathize

To loss hope

Very nervous

Get out of control

Question 3:

Direction: Find the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.

Trump card

A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm

Something that you can do or use in a situation that gives you an advantage

An unwanted thing that spoils the situation

Sooner or later, everyone has his share of good fortune

Question 4:

Direction: Find the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.

An old head on young shoulders

To speak disguise about someone

To have some selfish objective in view

A young person who behaves like an older person

To keep to oneself and not mix with others

Question 5:

Direction: Find the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.

Halcyon Days

A period of misfortune

A time when everything is shattered

Important time in one’s life

A time of peace and happiness

Question 6:

Direction: Find the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.

The best of both worlds

To fight till the winning

With a new life

To perform the most difficult part

The benefits of widely differing situations

Question 7:

Direction: Find the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.

Under the weather

Slightly unwell or in low spirits

Focus all attention on one thing

Concentrate on something to understand

Choose to be less important in a role

Question 8:

Direction: Find the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.

To be wise after the event

In short periods, not regularly

Understand a situation only after its implications have become obvious

Leave no means of returns

To experience difficulties

Question 9:

Direction: Find the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.

Have an ace up your sleeve

Too many activities at the same time

To meet by chance

A work requiring great efforts

A powerful and often secret weapon

Question 10:

Direction: Find the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.

Your heart sinks

Feeling of sudden sadness or lose hope, confidence

To do something sensational

Anyone in an awkward situation

To come out of one trouble and get into a worse