CDS ENGLISH QUIZ

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Question 1:

In the following question, a sentence is given with highlighted phrase. Choose the option which is illustrating the meaning of the phrase. If no word illustrates the correct meaning then choose option (E).

The resignation of the chairman came like a bolt from the blue.

(I) Something

expected

(II) Something unexpected

(III) Something very important

Question 2:

The question given below an idiom or a phrase is given then followed by options. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in context of the given sentence.

Heads will have to roll at board level

(I) resigned

(II) Joined

(III) Study hard

Question 3:

The question given below an idiom or a phrase is given then followed by options. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in context of the given sentence.
She got the sack for always being late.
(I) Got fired
(II)highly paid
(III) Criticised

Question 4:

The question given below an idiom or a phrase is given then followed by options. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in context of the given sentence.

Let me set the record straight on the misconceptions contained in your article.

(I) give the correct account

(II) Give money

(III) Give the Incorrect account

Question 5:

The question given below an idiom or a phrase is given then followed by options. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in context of the given sentence.
All his ventures went to the winds.
(I) go to home
(II)Love each other
(III) To be utterly lost

Question 6:

The question given below an idiom or a phrase is given then followed by options. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in context of the given sentence.

Inspector is aware of the sharp practices of the thief. He will be caught soon.

(I) dishonest means

(II) Gambling

(III) Playing

Question 7:

The question given below an idiom or a phrase is given then followed by options. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in context of the given sentence.

Sita is in high spirits as she got the lead in the school play.

(I) very rich

(II)Very helpful

(III) Full of hope and enthusiasm

Question 8:

The question given below an idiom or a phrase is given then followed by options. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in context of the given sentence.
That poor kid is shaking in his shoes up there on stage.
(I) tremble in fear
(II) Speak very well
(III) Wear branded shoes

Question 9:

The question given below an idiom or a phrase is given then followed by options. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in context of the given sentence.
Itake with a grain of salt their arguments in regard to the freedom of the working classes.
(I) To listen to something with considerable doubt
(II) To eat salt
III) To ignore something with considerable doubt.

Question 10:

The question given below an idiom or a phrase is given then followed by options. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in context of the given sentence.
Yuvaansh has an axe to grind for helping Rahul in his studies.
(I) To serve a private interest
(II) To ignore
(III) He plays with an axe
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