Sentence, Clause, Phrase Test 80

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Question 1
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Replace the phrase in quotes with a suitable idiomatic expression:
The commission is clearly 'drag its feet' over the report and waiting for fresh elections.

A
Dragging its feet

B
Dragging the feet

C
Drag the feet

D
Dragging below its feet

Solution

'Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal English that have a meaning different from the meaning of the words in the expression.'
Option A: From the options, 'dragging its feet' is an idiomatic expression that means 'to not do something or not start it as you don't wish to do it'. It relates to the given sentence. Hence A is the correct option.
Option B: 'Dragging the feet' is not correct because 'the' does not refer to the subject, "The commission". The possessive, 'its', is more suitable, as mentioned in the given sentence itself: "drag its feet".
Option C: 'Drag the feet'. Similarly, 'drag' and 'the' both are wrong. Since the tense of the sentence is in present continuous ("is" refers to a continuous action), 'drag' will not be used. 'Drag' is the base verb and does not express tense.
Option D: 'Dragging below its feet' does not form an idiomatic expression. It forms a literal meaning in the sentence, a meaning which isn't quite relevant. Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Question 2
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"To do by fits and starts"

A
To do impulsively

B
To do at once

C
To benefit one

D
To be well off

E
To act as host

Solution

'To do by fits and starts' means stopping and starting again many times, rather than progressing steadily. 'To do impulsively' means acting momentarily; not continuous. Therefore option A is the correct answer.
Options B, C, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Question 3
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"To do oneself justice"

A
To dispense justice on one's own

B
To treat others with due respect

C
To defend one's point of view

D
To follow the path of truth and justice

E
None of these

Solution

'To do oneself justice' means to perform as well as one is able to. Option E is the correct answer because none of these is the correct meaning of the given phrase.
Question 4
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"To be at home in"

A
To be well-versed in

B
To feel safe

C
To feel intimacy

D
To have a fine time

Solution

'To be at home in' means familiar or conversant with, you are familiar with it and able to deal with it. Option A is the correct answer because 'to be well-versed in' means having a lot of knowledge about or familiarity with something.
Options B, C and D are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Question 5
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"To join issue with"

A
To co-operate with others for a cause

B
To join any voluntary organisation for good purpose

C
To resolve dispute and restore peace

D
To enter into argument over any issue

E
None of these

Solution

Option A is the correct answer because the phrase 'to join issue with' means to cooperate.
Options B, C and D are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Option E is incorrect because the correct answer has already been chosen.
Question 6
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"To cut the Gordian Knot"

A
To cut sharp

B
To cause acute pain

C
To perform conspicuous part

D
To destroy a fair thing

E
To remove difficulty

Solution

Option E is the correct answer because 'to cut the Gordian knot' means to succeed in solving a very complicated and difficult situation or problem.
Options A, B, C and D are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Question 7
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"To be at logger heads"

A
To be at enmity or strife

B
To tax one's mind and body

C
To have tough encounter

D
To face stiff opposition

E
To be criticized vehemently

Solution

If two people or groups are 'at loggerheads', they disagree strongly about something. Option A is the correct answer because 'enmity' and 'strife' points to conflict and bitter disagreement.
Options B, C, D and D are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Question 8
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"To carry one's point"

A
To have disposed of

B
To attain the goal aimed at

C
To continue

D
To arrest one's notice

E
To dominate others

Solution

'To carry one's point' means to accomplish one's objective or to attain a goal. Therefore option B is the correct answer.
Options A, C, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Question 9
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"To cut quick"

A
To make a flourish

B
To destroy

C
To shorten

D
To cause acute pain

E
To cut sharp

Solution

Option D is the correct answer because 'to cut quick' means to hurt someone's feelings a lot; to deeply distress them.
Options A, B, C and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.
Question 10
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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
"To fall into abeyance"

A
To quarrel

B
To run against

C
To cease to be used

D
To begin to work

E
To be victim of

Solution

Option C is the correct answer because if something 'falls into abeyance', it is not operating or being used at the present time.
Options A, B, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.

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Question 1

Dragging its feet

Dragging the feet

Drag the feet

Dragging below its feet

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Question 2

To do impulsively

To do at once

To benefit one

To be well off

To act as host

Solution

Question 3

To dispense justice on one's own

To treat others with due respect

To defend one's point of view

To follow the path of truth and justice

None of these

Solution

Question 4

To be well-versed in

To feel safe

To feel intimacy

To have a fine time

Solution

Question 5

To co-operate with others for a cause

To join any voluntary organisation for good purpose

To resolve dispute and restore peace

To enter into argument over any issue

None of these

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Question 6

To cut sharp

To cause acute pain

To perform conspicuous part

To destroy a fair thing

To remove difficulty

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Question 7

To be at enmity or strife

To tax one's mind and body

To have tough encounter

To face stiff opposition

To be criticized vehemently

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Question 8

To have disposed of

To attain the goal aimed at

To continue

To arrest one's notice

To dominate others

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Question 9

To make a flourish

To destroy

To shorten

To cause acute pain

To cut sharp

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Question 10

To quarrel

To run against

To cease to be used

To begin to work

To be victim of

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