Sentence, Clause, Phrase Test 26

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Question 1
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Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom.
To come to light

A
To be known

B
To be lighted up

C
To have full light

D
To come out of darkness

Solution

The phrase “to come to light” means to be exposed or revealed. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 2
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Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom.
Take after

A
Take care

B
Resemble

C
Get after

D
Look after

Solution

The phrase “take after” means to resemble in appearance. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 3
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Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom.
To cut a sorry figure

A
Present oneself in a bad way

B
Feel sorry

C
Regret

D
To feel unhappy

Solution

The phrase “to cut a sorry figure” means to create an unfavourable impression or present oneself poorly or negatively. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence incorrect.
Question 4
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Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom.
To keep the ball rolling

A
To keep playing

B
To keep swimming

C
To be active

D
To maintain the progress of some activity

Solution

The phrase “to keep the ball rolling” means to maintain the continuity of an ongoing process or activity. For example, “Keep the ball rolling with the icing while he mixes the batter.” Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 5
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Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom.
At sixes and sevens

A
Between six and seven

B
Uncertain

C
In disorder

D
Within reach

Solution

The phrase “at sixes and sevens” means disorderly or frazzled. For example, “The newly rearranged schedule has put me at sixes and sevens.” Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 6
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Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom.
A white elephant

A
Of no use

B
Very precious

C
Very old

D
Of great use

Solution

The phrase “a white elephant” means an expensive but useless item. For example, “The farm that Eve inherited was barren and proved to be a white elephant.” Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 7
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Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom.
Through thick and thin

A
Through all means

B
Under all circumstances

C
In favorable circumstances

D
In the hour of need.

Solution

The phrase “through thick and thin” means in good and bad times, despite setbacks. For example, “She has always been there for me through thick and thin.” Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 8
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Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom.
Make off

A
Create

B
Construct

C
Leave hurriedly

D
Come off

Solution

The phrase “made off” means to depart hurriedly. For example, “The thief made off before I could catch him.” Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 9
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Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom.
To burn the midnight oil

A
Keep awake until midnight

B
To work hard

C
To work slowly

D
To work at odd time/hour

Solution

The phrase “to burn the midnight oil” means to stay up working hard late at night. For example, “I will be burning the midnight oil for my exam tomorrow.” Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 10
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Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom.
By hook or by crook

A
By any means fair or foul

B
By fair means

C
By evil means

D
Skillfully

Solution

The phrase “by hook or by crook” means to achieve something in any way possible, even if it’s dishonest. For example, “We are winning this contest by hook or by crook.” Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.

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Question 1

To be known

To be lighted up

To have full light

To come out of darkness

Solution

The phrase “to come to light” means to be exposed or revealed. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.

Question 2

Take care

Resemble

Get after

Look after

Solution

Question 3

Present oneself in a bad way

Feel sorry

Regret

To feel unhappy

Solution

The phrase “to cut a sorry figure” means to create an unfavourable impression or present oneself poorly or negatively. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence incorrect.

Question 4

To keep playing

To keep swimming

To be active

To maintain the progress of some activity

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Question 5

Between six and seven

Uncertain

In disorder

Within reach

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Question 6

Of no use

Very precious

Very old

Of great use

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Question 7

Through all means

Under all circumstances

In favorable circumstances

In the hour of need.

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Question 8

Create

Construct

Leave hurriedly

Come off

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Question 9

Keep awake until midnight

To work hard

To work slowly

To work at odd time/hour

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Question 10

By any means fair or foul

By fair means

By evil means

Skillfully

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