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Free download in PDF of Idioms and Phrases multiple choice questions(MCQs) and answers for SSC Exams. These objective questions answers include mcqs on endless, pay promptly, permanently etc.
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
(11)
Goods will be delivered if you pay on the nail.
[A]
Pay promptly
[B]
Pay promptly in cash
[C]
Pay the full amount
[D]
Pay within the given time
(12)
Their attempt to get back the stolen necklace become a wild goose chase.
[A]
Timely action
[B]
Useless search
[C]
Delayed action
[D]
Wise decision
(13)
When he left he was extremely disappointed. I think he’s gone for good.
[A]
Permanently
[B]
To a good place
[C]
To seek good fortune
[D]
To a foreign country
(14)
In his salad days he was quite a dandy.
[A]
Old age
[B]
School days
[C]
Adolescence
[D]
Childhood
(15)
The two friends are now at daggers drawn over a petty issue.
[A]
Frustrated
[B]
Angry
[C]
Enemies
[D]
Competitors
(16)
His recent statement is an about turn.
[A]
Complete change of opinion
[B]
A declaration of war
[C]
Good announcement
[D]
A bold statement
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(17)
His work seems to be a Penelope’s web.
[A]
Difficult
[B]
Endless
[C]
Declining
[D]
In his best form
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(18)
You find a black sheep in every community.
[A]
Person with bad reputation
[B]
One who does not co-operate
[C]
One who is always doing wrong
[D]
One who lives the life of shame
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(19)
Through the reporter’s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light.
[A]
Ignited
[B]
Flared up
[C]
Brightened
[D]
Been revealed
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(20)
His argument does not hold water.
[A]
To influence
[B]
To have effect
[C]
Sound logical fact
[D]
To check the flow of water
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