Idioms And Phrases

Question: He resigned the post of his own accord.
[A].

which he liked

[B].

according to his convenience

[C].

voluntarily and willingly

[D].

according to his judgement

Answer: Option C

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Question: I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
[A].

with all their might

[B].

without any other weapon

[C].

resorting to violence

[D].

very cowardly

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: The authorities took him to task for his negligence.
[A].

gave him additional work

[B].

suspended his assignment

[C].

reprimanded him

[D].

forced him to resign

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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Question: He is out and out a reactionary.
[A].

no more

[B].

thoroughly

[C].

in favour of

[D].

deadly against

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: I requested him to put in a word for me.
[A].

introduce

[B].

assist

[C].

support

[D].

recommend

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

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Question: I felt like a fish out of water among all those business tycoons.
[A].

troubled

[B].

stupid

[C].

uncomfortable

[D].

inferior

Answer: Option C

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Question: He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.
[A].

loitered around

[B].

stayed out

[C].

sat unmoving

[D].

moved away

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute.
[A].

caused unnecessary worries

[B].

brought about disharmony

[C].

caused a pleasant atmosphere

[D].

brought about a disciplined atmosphere

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose.
[A].

behaves in an unreliable and insincere way

[B].

has a loose tongue

[C].

lives a life of ease and luxury

[D].

does not know how to behave himself

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life.
[A].

wasting his money

[B].

becoming overgenerous

[C].

overtaxing his energies

[D].

losing his objectives

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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