CBSE Class 11 English Idioms Assignment

Question. That student of yours has such sound values. She’s indeed a _____ . ?
a) Rare bird
b) Barrel of laughs
c) Pain in the neck
d) Pot calling the kettle black

Answer : A

Question. The thieves made off with all the cash and jewellery in the house. ?
a) Squandered
b) Ran away with
c) Transferred
d) Discovered

Answer : B

Question. Bed of roses ?
a) An unforgettable moment
b) A state of perplexity
c) An enjoyable state
d) A difficult situation

Answer : C

Question. Cup of tea ?
a) Something that pleases one
b) A useless search
c) A feeling of elation
d) Something refreshing

Answer : A

Question. To run amok ?
a) To compete in a race
b) To participate in a marathon
c) To run about in a frenzy
d) To outrun someone

Answer : C

Question. To restart his cash-strapped company he decided to apply for a bank loan. ?
a) impoverished
b) improving
c) expensive
d) expanding

Answer : A

Question. Call on ?
a) announce
b) visit
c) step out
d) telephone

Answer : B

Question. A dog’s life ?
a) A restful life
b) A life spent in guarding something
c) A life full of freedom
d) A miserable existence

Answer : D

Question. Head in the clouds ?
a) To daydream
b) To be very tall
c) To be very lazy
d) To feel giddy

Answer : A

Question. The crux of the matter ?
a) The unknown point
b) The lesser issue
c) The critical point
d) The interesting

Answer : C

Question. Carry a chip on one’s shoulder ?
a) Entertaining a grudge over a past event
b) Moving daintily across rooms
c) Having a plate inserted to fix the collar bone
d) Carrying multiple stars over the lapel

Answer : A

Question. The news of a leopard in the city spread like wild fire ?
a) spread rapidly
b) spread slowly
c) caused fear
d) caused damage

Answer : A

Question. Mad as a hatter ?
a) Superstitious
b) Very upset
c) Eccentric
d) Old fashioned

Answer : C

Question. Over one’s head ?
a) unable to function as before
b) beyond one’s capability to understand something
c) being at a disadvantage
d) something totally unexpected

Answer : B

Question. Go off at a tangent ?
a) Go on at great length
b) Change the subject immediately
c) Forget things in between
d) Become boisterous

Answer : B

Question. Till the cows come home ?
a) In the evening
b) For the long, long time
c) For a small part
d) Till the work is finished

Answer : B

Question. Be the devil’s advocate ?
a) To represent an accused in a murder trial
b) To present a counter argument just for the sake of it
c) To present an argument in favor of a well-known evil man
d) To represent the devil as an advocate in which trials

Answer : B

Question. The whole nine yards ?
a) An act of kindness
b) The entirety of something
c) An essential part
d) An enjoyable situation

Answer : B

Question. On tenterhooks ?
a) unhappy
b) angry
c) anxious
d) happy

Answer : C

Question. The bee's knees ?
a) Observant
b) Foolish
c) Problematic
d) Extraordinary

Answer : D

Question. Take one's hat off to someone ?
a) Indicate disapproval
b) Express anger
c) Display humility
d) Show admiration

Answer : D

Question. This is strictly _____ but some changes are going to happen in the company in the near future. ?
a) Off the rails
b) Off the key
c) Off the mark
d) Off the record

Answer : D

Question. Touch all bases ?
a) Force someone to do something
b) Include everything
c) Stretch your hands high
d) Imagine you are flying

Answer : B

Question. Fit as a fiddle. ?
a) of the right size
b) playing a musical instrument
c) healthy and strong
d) singing happily

Answer : C

Question. Many people in our country like to feather their own nest from the money they raise for social work. ?
a) Enrich oneself by dishonest means
b) Achieve something and be proud of it
c) Make one’s family comfortable
d) Provide comforts in one’s house

Answer : A

Question. Go down in flames ?
a) Get hit by a burning cracker
b) Crashland an aeroplane
c) Fail completely
d) Get completely burnt

Answer : C

Question. Pull yourself together ?
a) Use a rope ladder
b) Regain composure
c) Be friendly with everyone
d) Talk about fitness

Answer : B

Question. Can’t cut the mustard ?
a) To win a victory
b) To be unable to do a job
c) To render a service
d) To be successful

Answer : B

Question. Her success as a singer was a nine days’ wonder ?
a) a short-lived sensation
b) an impossible feat
c) eternal fame
d) a proud achievement

Answer : A

Question. The government has decided to ______ GST on some items in order to help small traders.?
a) Steer clear of
b) Roll back
c) Wash away
d) Crack down on

Answer : B

Question. In the nick of time ?
a) In the middle of things
b) After the deadline
c) At the last possible moment
d) Much in advance

Answer : C

Question. The straw that broke the camel’s back. ?
a) To undertake a difficult journey across a desert
b) To make a wish for an escape from existing conditions
c) To show strength and continue without a fuss
d) To be the last in a series of events leading one to feel that it is intolerable

Answer : D

Question. Apple of discord ?
a) a tempting offer
b) something that causes friction
c) a good opportunity
d) something very special

Answer : B

Question. It is unfortunate that most people in the country are still living from hand to mouth ?
a) consuming daily what little is earned
b) saving for the future generations
c) doing manual labour
d) earning wealth by selfish means

Answer : A

Question. Chip off the old block ?
a) Resembling parents
b) Looking after parents
c) Having old fashioned values
d) Having an interest in antique furniture

Answer : A

Question. The invigilator did not know that the two boys were exchanging notes under his nose. ?
a) Written in small letters
b) Rolled into small pellets
c) Wrapped in handkerchiefs
d) Right in front of him

Answer : D

Question. Bite your tongue ?
a) Talk for a long time
b) Be impossible to be understood
c) Get bruises in the mouth
d) Stop yourself from saying something

Answer : D

Question. A mountaineer has to walk the tight rope as a small slip can prove to be fatal. ?
a) Be very nervous
b) Be very cautious
c) Be well trained
d) Be an expert

Answer : B

Question. His comments cast a slur upon the integrity of his manager. ?
a) praised
b) damaged
c) redeemed
d) improved

Answer : B

Question. Face the music ?
a) Face the enemy
b) Enjoy the harmony
c) Get appreciation
d) Face the criticism

Answer : D