CBSE Class 3 English Idioms and Phrases Assignment

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Question. She is a fair-weather friend.
(a) A good friend
(b) A friend who meets difficulties calmly
(c) A friend deserts you in difficulties
(d) A favourable friend
Answer : C

Question. To die in harness means to die while
(a) Riding a horse
(b) In a stable
(c) In a uniform
(d) Still in service
Answer : D

Question. To keep under wraps means to keep something
(a) Covered
(b) Protected
(c) Unpacked
(d) Secret
Answer : D

Question. After independence Indian agriculture rose a ph due to the Green Revolution.
(a) With a new life
(b) With a start
(c) With royal gait
(d) With vengeance
Answer : A

Question. His failure at the election has been a sore point with him for a long time.
(a) Something which hurts
(b) Something that brings fear to
(c) Something memorable for
(d) Something pleasurable to
Answer : A

Question. The student is on the brink of breakdown.
(a) On the verge of
(b) At the outset of
(c) In the midst of
(d) At the risk of
Answer : A

Question. My repeated attempts to get refund from the civic authorities were of no avail.
(a) Unsuccessful
(b) Postponed
(c) Useless
(d) Delayed
Answer : C

Question. He was progressing by leaps and bounds because of his hard work.
(a) Rapidly
(b) Slowly
(c) Peacefully
(d) Strongly
Answer : A

Question. To emerge out of thin air means to
(a) Appear suddenly
(b) Descend gradually
(c) Fall down quickly
(d) Enter from space
Answer : A

Question. The news of the accident came as a bolt from the blue.
(a) Something unexpected
(b) Something unpleasant
(c) Something horrible
(d) Something unexpected and unpleasant
Answer : D

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Question. He didn’t tell me directly, but reading between the lines. I think he is not happy with them.
(a) Reading slowly and haltingly
(b) Understanding the sense rather than the actual words
(c) Understanding the meaning of words and not the sense
(d) Reading superficially
Answer : B

Question. Gopi works by fits and starts.
(a) Consistently
(b) Irregularly
(c) In high spirits
(d) Enthusiastically
Answer : B

Question. I cannot put up with your misconduct any longer.
(a) Excuse
(b) Refuse
(c) Accept
(d) Tolerate
Answer : D

Question. I did not mind what he was saying; he was only talking through his hat.
(a) Talking nonsense
(b) Talking ignorantly
(c) Talking irresponsibly
(d) Talking insultingly
Answer : A

Question. He is so furious that he would go through fire and water to revenge himself on his foe.
(a) Approach everybody for help
(b) Avail himself of any opportunity
(c) Use any conceivable method
(d) Undergo any risk
Answer : D

Question. The watchdogs were asleep when the bulls ran riot.
(a) Behaved cleverly
(b) Acted without restraint
(c) Wandered aimlessly
(d) Had the best of time
Answer : B

Question. In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government, has decided not to give in.
(a) Accede
(b) Yield
(c) Oblige
(d) Conform
Answer : B

Question. The young and the old sat ch by jowl in the large audience.
(a) Very near
(b) Very far
(c) Tongue tied
(d) Irritated
Answer : A

Question. We wanted to keep the gift as a surprise for mother but my sister gave the game away.
(a) Lost the game
(b) Gave out the secret
(c) Played badly
(d) Withdrew from the game
Answer : B

Question. I don’t think the law will interfere with us as we are just trying to turn an honest penny.
(a) Make a legitimate living
(b) Make a good living
(c) Have dealings in white money
(d) Become more honest
Answer : A

Four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase printed in bold.

Question. The story of the train accident as narrated by one of the survivors made my flesh creep.
(a) Thrilled me
(b) Horrified me
(c) Excited me
(d) Frightened me
Answer : B

Question. He has resigned his job and burnt his boats so far as government service is concerned.
(a) Felt dejected
(b) Blasted his hopes
(c) Ruined himself
(d) Left no means of retreat
Answer : D

Question. He cannot hold a candle to his elder brother.
(a) Equal to
(b) Not as clever as
(c) Cannot be compared to
(d) Duller than
Answer : C

Question. The question of higher membership fees was brought up at the last meeting.
(a) Discussed at great length
(b) Introduced for discussion
(c) Criticized vehemently
(d) Vaguely referred to
Answer : B

Question. His arguments cut no ice with me.
(a) Had no influence on me
(b) Did not hurt me
(c) Did not benefit me
(d) Did not make me proud
Answer : A

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the given idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/ phrase.

Question. At one’s wit’s/wits’ end
(a) To work hard
(b) To be intelligent
(c) To get puzzled
(d) To be stupid
Answer : C

Question. To take someone to task
(a) To scold someone
(b) To assign work to someone
(c) To take someone to his place of work
(d) To praise someone for the work done
Answer : A

Question. To face the music
(a) To be greeted rudely
(b) To be offered warm hospitality
(c) To enjoy a music programme
(d) To bear the consequences
Answer : D

Question. To blow one’s own trumpet
(a) To play on one’s own trumpet
(b) To praise one’s own self
(c) To create noisy disturbances
(d) To have a high-pitched voice
Answer : B

Question. To run one down
(a) To be in a hurry
(b) To be weak and tired
(c) To disparage someone
(d) To run down a lane
Answer : C

Question. At snail’s pace
(a) To do things very slowly
(b) To walk like a snail
(c) To lack interest in work
(d) To do things in methodical manner
Answer : A

Question. To turn a deaf ear
(a) To be hard of hearing
(b) To be indifferent
(c) To be attentive
(d) To be obstinate
Answer : B

Question. To take to one’s heels
(a) To run off
(b) To show one’s heels
(c) To turn around
(d) To walk leisurely
Answer : A

Question. To have some trap one’s sleeves
(a) Having a practical plan
(b) Having an important project
(c) Having an ambitious plan
(d) Having a secret plan
Answer : D

Question. To end in
(a) To have a smoking session
(b) To be on fire
(c) To come to nothing
(d) To burn slowly
Answer : C

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase mentioned below Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Question. A dark horse.
(a) An unforeseen competitor
(b) A black horse
(c) A nightmare
(d) An unknown person
Answer : A

Question. To run across
(a) To have an appointed meeting
(b) To meet by chance
(c) To run in the playground
(d) To run very fast
Answer : B

Question. To get one’s own back
(a) To get one’s revenge
(b) To get control over someone
(c) To get one’s position back
(d) To get hold of someone
Answer : A

Question. To steer clear of
(a) drive carefully
(b) Avoid
(c) Explain clearly
(d) Escape
Answer : B

Question. To beat a retreat
(a) To withdraw in defeat or humiliation
(b) To withdraw after scoring a victory
(c) To march back after a ceremonious parade
(d) To run away in fear
Answer : D

Question. To blaze a trail
(a) To lead the way as a pioneer
(b) To light a track
(c) To set up a fire
(d) To wear a blazer while running
Answer : A

Question. Red-letter day
(a) A colourful day
(b) Fatal day
(c) Happy and significant day
(d) Hapless day
Answer : C

Question. Have the last laugh
(a) Be of a cheerful nature
(b) Laugh only after understanding something
(c) To be victorious at the end of an argument
(d) To crack the final joke
Answer : C

Question. Turn a deaf ear
(a) Disregard
(b) Defy
(c) Disobey
(d) Dismiss
Answer : C

Question. To smell a rat
(a) To experience bad smell
(b) To misunderstand
(c) To see a hidden meaning
(d) To suspect a trick
Answer : D