Sentence, Clause, Phrase Test 77

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Sentence, Clause, Phrase Test 77

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Question 1
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
My mother loves my younger sister very much and the latter makes use of it. She always asks to buy her nice dresses, sweets. My sister likes only to play and is a poor pupil. My sister is just a bad naughty girl. I say this because I always ________ .

A
call the shots

B
change horses in midstream

C
call a spade a spade

D
cry over spilled milk

E
give someone the cold shoulder

Solution

Option C is the correct answer because 'call a spade a spade' means to speak plainly without avoiding unpleasant or embarrassing issues. This option best suits the given context.
Options A, B, D and E are incorrect because 'call the shots' means to take the initiative in deciding how something should be done, 'change horses in midstream' means to make major changes in an activity that has already begun, 'cry over spilled milk' means to express regret about something that has already happened or cannot be changed and 'give someone the cold shoulder' means to intentionally ignore someone or treat someone in an unfriendly way.
None of these meanings would suit the given context.
Question 2
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
________ makes the world go round.

A
love

B
hatred

C
gravity

D
money

E
poor mouse.

Solution

Option D is the correct answer because the idiom 'money makes the world go round' means that money is absolutely essential in the workings of the world.
Options A, B, C and E are incorrect because none of these would complete the idiom correctly.
Question 3
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
When angry ______.

A
do as the Romans do

B
sweep clean

C
you will catch neither

D
you shall mow

E
count a hundred

Solution

Option E is the correct answer because the idiom 'when angry count a hundred' means to give oneself enough time before reacting in anger.
Options A, B, C and D are incorrect because none of these would complete the idiom correctly.
Question 4
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In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the Idiom/phrase given.

Shook in one's shoes

A
Stamped the ground with their shoes

B
`Showed signs of anger

C
Trembled with fear

D
Stood up to salute

Solution

The phrase 'shook in one's shoes' means quivering with fear. For example, "That poor kid is shaking up in his shoes on stage." Hence option C is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 5
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Fill in the blank with the best possible option:

I can't afford another baby. I already have _____ much on my plate.

A
too

B
such

C
much

D
of

Solution

The phrase to 'have too much on one's plate' means to be already overburdened with work or responsibilities or liabilities. Thus, Option A is correct. The other options cancel out because they do not complete the phrase properly.
Question 6
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase.
On the verge.

A
On the brink of

B
At the out set of

C
In the midst of

D
Delayed

Solution

The idiom “On the verge” means to be on the border of something. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 7
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Fill in the blank with the best suitable option:

You are never going to save enough money to make a house if you keep on buying expensive appliances for your car. You can't have your cake and eat it _______.

A
very

B
much

C
or

D
too

Solution

The phrase 'you can't have your cake and eat it too' means that you can't have the thing which you have already given. Then other words don't construct the phrase properly. So, Option D is correct.
Question 8
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Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks.

A
Megalomania

B
Dipsomania

C
Kleptomania

D
Pyromania

Solution

Alcoholism is scientifically known as dipsomania, or intermittent bouts of craving for alcohol. Hence, Option B is correct as it expresses the appropriate meaning. The rest of the options do not express the correct meaning, hence, incorrect.
Question 9
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The pros and cons

A
Measure the ingredients

B
Observe etiquette

C
Consider all facts

D
Postpone action

Solution

The pros and cons mean advantages and disadvantages, which you consider carefully so that you can make a sensible decision. Hence, Option C is correct as it expresses the appropriate meaning. The rest of the options do not express the meaning, hence, incorrect.
Question 10
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To die in harness.

A
Riding a horse

B
In a stable

C
In a uniform

D
Still in service

Solution

"In harness" means in the routine of daily work. It also means, being in service. Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.

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Question 1

call the shots

change horses in midstream

call a spade a spade

cry over spilled milk

give someone the cold shoulder

Solution

Question 2

love

hatred

gravity

money

poor mouse.

Solution

Question 3

do as the Romans do

sweep clean

you will catch neither

you shall mow

count a hundred

Solution

Question 4

Stamped the ground with their shoes

`Showed signs of anger

Trembled with fear

Stood up to salute

Solution

Question 5

too

such

much

of

Solution

Question 6

On the brink of

At the out set of

In the midst of

Delayed

Solution

Question 7

very

much

or

too

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Question 8

Megalomania

Dipsomania

Kleptomania

Pyromania

Solution

Question 9

Measure the ingredients

Observe etiquette

Consider all facts

Postpone action

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Question 10

Riding a horse

In a stable

In a uniform

Still in service

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