English Language Quiz (Idioms and Phrase Problems with Answers) for SSC CGL - 28th April, 2021

Updated Wed, 28 Apr 2021 02:28 PM IST

Source: English Quiz

Direction:(1-10): Select the correct meaning of the given idioms: 


Question 1:Carry the can 

Option 1:  get into trouble

Option 2:  accept the blame 

Option 3:  face the repercussions

Option 4:  share the responsiblity


Question2: On the wane 


Option 1:  on the heights 

Option 2:  stand still

Option 3:  verge of eruption 

Option 4:  gradually declining



Question 3: Hard - hearted

Option 1:  emotional 

Option 2:  cruel

Option 3:  rude

Option 4:  sentimental



Question 4: Turn tail 


Option 1:  one who changes ideas 

Option 2:  run like a coward 

Option 3:  run with a tail 

Option 4:  run at the end 



Question 5: Throw up one's cards


Option 1:  spoil the card's game 

Option 2:  accept defeat 

Option 3:  throw cards in the air

Option 4:  throw away the game 



Question 6: Toe the line 


Option 1:  mark the line 

Option 2:  cross the line 

Option 3:  hit on the toe

Option 4:  follow others 



Question 7: All agog

 

Option 1:  playful

Option 2:  all happy 

Option 3:  rife with rumours

Option 4:  restless



Question 8: Take time by the forelock 

Option 1:  forecast on event 

Option 2:  forecast time 

Option 3: talk one's own time 

Option 4:  prepare for action before time 



Question 9: Tread on one's toes


Option 1:  to give offence 

Option 2:  walk on toes

Option 3:  tread with toes 

Option 4:  flatter someone



Question 10: Talk shop 

Option 1:  talk about shop

Option 2:  talk in shop

Option 3:  talk business

Option 4:  talk to the point


Answers: 
 Ans 1:   accept the blame 

Explanation: accept the blame

Ans 2:  gradually declining

Explanation: gradually declining

Ans 3: cruel

Explanation : cruel 


Ans 4:    run like a coward 

Explanation: run like a coward 


Ans 5:    accept defeat 

Explanation: accept defeat

Ans 6:  follow others 

Explanation: follow others 


Ans 7:  restless

Explanation: restless


Ans 8:   prepare for action before time 

Explanation: prepare for action before time 


Ans 9:   to give offence 

Explanation: to give offence 

Ans 10:   talk business