Explore topic-wise MCQs in English (MCQ) for Bank, MBA, CAT, MAT, GMAT, SSC.

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1.

Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom:Make up one's mind

A. to be prepared
B. to make someone happy
C. make a decision
D. To criticize someone
Answer» D. To criticize someone
Discussion
2.

In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. No correction required as the answer. Whether I stay in Mumbai or Pune, it is to me.

A. all but one
B. all one
C. one and all
D. No correction required
Answer» C. one and all
Discussion
3.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. To hold one's tongue

A. to support
B. to interfere in one's work
C. to insult someone
D. to keep quite
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase Caught between two stools

A. met with an accident
B. difficulty in choosing between two alternatives
C. struck in a calamity
D. none of these
Answer» C. struck in a calamity
Discussion
5.

Choose the appropriate meaning of the phrase:To read between the lines

A. understand the hidden meaning
B. to have good sight
C. to learn quickly
D. none of these
Answer» B. to have good sight
Discussion
6.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/ phrase.A man of straw

A. a worthy fellow
B. a man of no substance
C. a very active man
D. a selfish person
Answer» C. a very active man
Discussion
7.

Select the option which gives correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase. To weather the storm

A. survive a difficult situation
B. create difficulty for others
C. victim of crisis
D. unsuccessful attempt
Answer» B. create difficulty for others
Discussion
8.

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been underlined. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below.Her fame because she was a talented singer.

A. Her fame grew
B. Her fame lessened
C. Her fame ended
D. Her fame began
Answer» B. Her fame lessened
Discussion
9.

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below.She played a with all her boyfriends.

A. She played a game
B. She had a cat
C. Her boyfriends gave her cats and mice
D. She played like a cat with her boyfriends who were all mice
Answer» B. She had a cat
Discussion