NDA ENGLISH QUIZ 21

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.

A shot in the arm

To explode

A sudden and positive effect on something

To end or discontinue

Release something that was previously under control

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 rum do

An event that is disreputable or strange

A critical test

Make imaginary schemes

Something that happens very rarely

Question 3:

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

On the brink of something

Something that hurts

Leave no means of return

Having no patience or energy left

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.
At the coalface

Very near

Cause of quarrel

Engaged in work at an active rather than a theoretical level in a particular field

Hinting at high connections

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.
The low man on the totem pole

A man who deserts someone in difficulties

The least important or least powerful person

An ordinary person

A defeated person

Question 6:

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

Through which it is possible to rise or make progress

Confused issues or mix issues

A disinherited person

A victorious person

Question 7:

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

Play both ends against the middle

Keep one's options open by supporting or favouring opposing sides

To make something seem ridiculous or useless

No serious outcome

An endless job

Question 8:

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

Bill and coo

To work harder in order to have successful career

Behave or talk in a very loving or sentimental way

To be exposed of wrongdoings

A narrow escape from imminent danger

Question 9:

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

A fishing expedition

To doubt the accuracy of information

Concentrate on something to understand

An attempt to discover the facts about something

Totally excessive and not suitable for the occasion

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.

A force to be reckoned with

Forever or permanently

False hopes

A person with a lot of power

In bad condition