DSSSB GENERAL ENGLISH QUIZ 4

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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.
Of the first water

Very lovable and the dearest one

Main issue of a dispute

Of the greatest quality and transparency

In a very good condition

Question 2:

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

A shoulder to cry on

To be in a difficult situation

To be in agreement with

Someone who listens sympathetically to someone's problems

Words and communication have a greater effect than war

Question 3:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
We have a new prime minister (at the helm), Congratulations.

Taking a grave risk

To be in charge of something

Having a chance to win

Right in front of someone

Question 4:

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

To stand fast/hold fast/stand firm

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

To stand fast/hold fast/stand firm
Between two dangers Between two dangers
To o or say the exact thing To o or say the exact thing
To act foolishly or inconsistently To act foolishly or inconsistently
To firmly remain in the same position To firmly remain in the same position

Question 5:
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

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

To play ducks and drakes
rain heavily for several hours rain heavily for several hours
to talk about someone in a wrong way to talk about someone in a wrong way
use recklessly use recklessly
to use offensive language to use offensive language
Question 6:
Direction: Choose the correct option which clearly explains the meaning of the following idiom.
As pleased as Punch
Direction: Choose the correct option which clearly explains the meaning of the following idiom.
As pleased as Punch
A period of misfortune A period of misfortune
Not in the usual form Not in the usual form
Feeling great delight or pride Feeling great delight or pride
To be perfectly sure or certain To be perfectly sure or certain
Question 7:
Direction: Choose the correct option which clearly explains the meaning of the following idiom.
The Icing on the cake
Direction: Choose the correct option which clearly explains the meaning of the following idiom.
The Icing on the cake
At first sight At first sight
An attractive but inessential addition or enhancement
Without one's Knowledge Without one's Knowledge
To act unfairly in a contest To act unfairly in a contest
Question 8:
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Bite the bullet
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Bite the bullet
To not be treated as well as other people
Decide to do something difficult or unpleasant
To show dislike or disappointment through facial expressions
To say in a few words or to make something concise
Question 9:
Live to fight another day (live to see/fight another day)
Live to fight another day (live to see/fight another day)
Focus all attention on one thing Focus all attention on one thing
Do something useless Do something useless
Survive a particular experience or ordeal
Rapid drop or decrease in value Rapid drop or decrease in value
Question 10:
A slap on the wrist
A slap on the wrist
A mild reprimand or punishment A mild reprimand or punishment
To disturb the peace To disturb the peace
No real choice at all No real choice at all
To appear suddenly To appear suddenly