Idioms And Phrases

Question: As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time.
[A].

giving speeches

[B].

the object of admiration

[C].

the centre of attraction

[D].

an object of public notice

Answer: Option C

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Question: He went to his friend’s house in the evening as was his wont.
[A].

as usual

[B].

as he wanted

[C].

as his want was

[D].

as he wanted that day

Answer: Option A

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Question: He sold his house for a song.
[A].

at a reasonable price

[B].

at a discount

[C].

very cheaply

[D].

at a premium

Answer: Option C

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Question: My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
[A].

worked very hard

[B].

spent a huge amount

[C].

tried all tricks

[D].

bribed several persons

Answer: Option A

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Question: While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.
[A].

whispering

[B].

backbiting

[C].

gossip

[D].

light conversation

Answer: Option D

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Question: In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.
[A].

accede

[B].

yield

[C].

oblige

[D].

confirm

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough a lonely furrow.
[A].

remain unaffected

[B].

do without the help of others

[C].

survive in isolation

[D].

remain non-aligned

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.
[A].

talking nonsense

[B].

talking ignorantly

[C].

talking irresponsibly

[D].

talking insultingly

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
[A].

tried to cause an accident

[B].

helped in the execution of the plan

[C].

thwarted in the execution of the plan

[D].

destroyed the plan

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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Question: Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.
[A].

advertise

[B].

cater to the public taste

[C].

attempt to appeal to popular taste

[D].

depend upon the public for approval

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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