Idioms and Phrases English Grammar Mock Test Set 46

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{
"question": "Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase.I have taken fancy to this car. [SSC Constable 2015]",
"options": [
"developed liking for",
"revised",
"given imaginative touches",
"improved"
],
"answer": "a",
"explanation": "When you 'take fancy to' something, it means you start to like it. Example: 'She took fancy to painting after visiting the art gallery.' Option b (revised) is wrong because the phrase is about liking, not changing something."
},
{
"question": "Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase.Carry out [SSC Constable, 2015]",
"options": [
"Continue",
"To take in",
"Complete something",
"Bring"
],
"answer": "c",
"explanation": "To 'carry out' means to finish or complete a task. Example: 'The teacher asked students to carry out the experiment.' Option a (continue) is close but not exact - the phrase means to finish, not just keep doing something."
},
{
"question": "Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase.He beats about the bush. [SSC Constable, 2015]",
"options": [
"does not talk specifically",
"speak well",
"takes sensibly",
"talks continuously"
],
"answer": "a",
"explanation": "'Beats about the bush' means talking in a round way without saying the main point directly. Example: 'Stop beating about the bush and tell me the truth.' Option b (speak well) is wrong because the phrase actually means speaking in an unclear, indirect way."
},
{
"question": "Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase.A true friend is always ready to stand by with you even in difficult times. [SSC Constable, 2013]",
"options": [
"stand for",
"stand up",
"to support",
"standing beside"
],
"answer": "c",
"explanation": "'Stand by' means to support someone or be there for them when needed. Example: 'My family stood by me during my illness.' Option a (stand for) is wrong because 'stand for' means to represent something, which is different from supporting a person."
},
{
"question": "Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase.Sunny turned a deaf ear to his friend's pleas. [SSC Constable, 2013]",
"options": [
"listened to",
"disregarded",
"agreed to",
"obeyed"
],
"answer": "b",
"explanation": "'Turn a deaf ear' means to ignore or not pay attention to what someone says. Example: 'He turned a deaf ear to his mother's warnings.' Option a (listened to) is the opposite of what the phrase means."
},
{
"question": "Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase.Sweepers are seen once in a blue moon in our locality. [SSC Constable, 2013]",
"options": [
"rarely seen",
"never seen",
"regularly seen",
"seen once during a lunar eclipse"
],
"answer": "a",
"explanation": "'Once in a blue moon' means something happens very rarely or almost never. Example: 'We visit our village once in a blue moon.' Option d (seen during lunar eclipse) is wrong - it's just an old saying about something rare, not about actual moons."
},
{
"question": "Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase.To eat a humble pie [SSC Constable, 2012]",
"options": [
"To feel downtrodden",
"To accept defeat",
"To be humiliated",
"To accept abuse"
],
"answer": "b",
"explanation": "'Eat a humble pie' means to admit you were wrong and accept defeat. Example: 'After losing the match, he had to eat humble pie.' Option c (be humiliated) is close but humiliation is what happens to you, while this phrase is about accepting your defeat yourself."
},
{
"question": "Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase.To break the ice [SSC Constable, 2012]",
"options": [
"To start doubting",
"To start a quarrel",
"To start a conversation",
"To break a friendship"
],
"answer": "c",
"explanation": "'Break the ice' means to start talking or break silence in a new group, making it comfortable. Example: 'The teacher told a joke to break the ice on the first day.' Option b (start a quarrel) is wrong - the phrase is about starting something friendly, not a fight."
},
{
"question": "Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase.Not my cup of tea [SSC Constable, 2012]",
"options": [
"A refreshing drink",
"A routine work",
"Not what I like",
"Not liked by me"
],
"answer": "d",
"explanation": "'Not my cup of tea' means something is not what you like or enjoy. Example: 'Cricket is not my cup of tea; I prefer football.' Both c and d have the same meaning, but d is the more natural way to say it in English."
},
{
"question": "Directions: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase.To have second thoughts [SSC Constable, 2012]",
"options": [
"To change decision",
"To plan carefully",
"To take someone",
"To reconsider"
],
"answer": "d",
"explanation": "'Have second thoughts' means to reconsider or think again about a decision you made. Example: 'He wanted to quit the job, but he had second thoughts.' Option a (change decision) is wrong because reconsider means thinking again, not necessarily changing your mind right away."
}
];
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