NDA ENGLISH QUIZ 11

Question 1:

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

To exert all efforts

To do something sensational or remarkable

To attempt something impossible

Without a job or a place to live

Question 2:

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

A cheap shot

A very close friend

A weak point

Avoiding the main topic

A criticism or attack on someone that is unfair

Question 3:

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

Full details

Demand punishment or retribution

Tremble with fear

Dishonest means

Question 4:

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

Wash one’s dirty linen

In a state of suspense and anxiety

Reveal a secret

To discuss very private, personal matters in public

Question 5:

Direction: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Get a wiggle on

To hurry up

To be very nervous

To turn or move back

Utter failure

Question 6:

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

To defeat someone in a battle

Decide to do something important or risky

To show courage

Something completely unexpected that surprises you

Question 7:

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

Be devoured by something

To be cheerful

Not nervous or emotional

Face the unpleasant consequences

To feel an emotion

Question 8:

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

Cold comfort

Poor or inadequate consolation

To criticize severely

Remain calm

In an honest way

Question 9:

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

To keep to oneself and not mix with others

Deal with something difficult or unpleasant

To have some selfish objective in view

To speak disguise about someone

Question 10:

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

To cost too much

Come to nothing

To object at wrong things

To express a feeling, especially anger