CBSE Class 3 English Idioms and Phrases MCQs

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

Question. Sheila’s tall tales have no meaning.
(a) Jealousy
(b) Greed
(c) Boasting
(d) Pride
Answer : C

Question. The bridge gave way under the heavy weight
(a) Collapsed
(b) Endured
(c) withstood
(d) stooped
Answer : A

Question. His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
(a) Encouraged
(b) Annoyed
(c) Entertained
(d) Puzzled
Answer : D

Question. My uncle’s business has gone to the dogs.
(a) Is ruined
(b) Is dead
(c) Is sick
(d) Is angry
Answer : A

Question. Despite the highs and lows, life tends to average itself out.
(a) Balance itself
(b) Be unvarying
(c) Show equal value
(d) Get compatible
Answer : A

Question. On second thoughts she refused to accept his invitation.
(a) On reconsidering
(b) Reviewing leisurely
(c) Moral grounds
(d) Seeing his brashness
Answer : A

Question. I stirred the hornet’s nest by my honest statement.
(a) Responded to criticism angrily
(b) Caused anger in many people
(c) Stopped people criticizing someone
(d) Acted with energy and interest
Answer : B

Question. He knows how to break in horses.
(a) Rear
(b) Tend
(c) Train
(d) Force
Answer : C

Question. The judge declared the agreement null and void.
(a) Empty
(b) Annulled
(c) Unavoidable
(d) Not binding
Answer : D

Question. We should bury the hatchet and become friends.
(a) Obtain
(b) Influence friends
(c) Make peace
(d) Keep a secret
Answer : C

In each of the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/ Phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.

Question. The manager is not dismissed, but he is definitely under a cloud.
(a) Under suspension
(b) Under suspicion
(c) Under scrutiny
(d) Warned severely
Answer : B

Question. Do not pull a long face.
(a) Look ugly
(b) Look tired
(c) Look dejected
(d) Look happy
Answer : C

Question. Who will believe your cock and bull story?
(a) Ambiguous story
(b) Authentic story
(c) Absurd story
(d) Common story
Answer : C

Question. For years I could not shake off the trauma of that day.
(a) Forget
(b) Remember
(c) Imagine
(d) None of these
Answer : A

Question. Sit on the fence.
(a) To be in a tricky situation
(b) To be relaxed and comfortable
(c) Halting between two opinions
(d) To be defeated and dejected
Answer : B

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

Question. Their attempt to get back the stolen necklace proved to be a wild goose chase.
(a) Delayed action
(b) Wise decision
(c) Useless search
(d) Timely action
Answer : C

Question. The day the new product was launched, people made a beeline to purchase it.
(a) Went online
(b) Rushed
(c) Were doubtful
(d) Refused
Answer : B

Question. At his wit’s end, he turned to his old trade.
(a) Overjoyed
(b) After careful thinking
(c) Confidently
(d) Not knowing what to do
Answer : D

Question. When it comes to dancing, he is all-thumbs.
(a) Lazy
(b) An expert
(c) A trainer
(d) Clumsy
Answer : D

Question. He usually goes to bed very early and rises with the lark.
(a) At midnight
(b) Very late
(c) Very early
(d) After sunrise
Answer : C

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

Question. We consider the 14th of February a red letter day.
(a) A day to write with red pens
(b) A day marked in red
(c) A day to write letters
(d) An important day
Answer : D

Question. You need to improve your work because it is not up to the mark.
(a) Up to the potential displayed
(b) According to the required standard
(c) As good as the others
(d) Marked properly and accurately
Answer : B

Question. Your report of the matter is all moonshine.
(a) Familiar
(b) Acceptable
(c) Concocted
(d) Excellent
Answer : C

Question. At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.
(a) Ran away
(b) Displayed clean heels
(c) Kneeled down
(d) Showed courage
Answer : A

Question. I am sure the girls win fight tooth and nail for their rights.
(a) With all their might
(b) Without any weapon
(c) In a cowardly manner
(d) With all their rights
Answer : A

Question. The President gave away the prizes to the winners.
(a) Let go
(b) Released
(c) Gave back
(d) Distributed
Answer : D

Question. The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.
(a) Suggestion
(b) Advice
(c) Gist
(d) Scolding
Answer : D

Question. His observations were beside the mark.
(a) Irrelevant
(b) Criticized
(c) Valid
(d) Excellent
Answer : A

Question. He wanted this agreement in black and white.
(a) In writing
(b) Orally
(c) In discourse
(d) In detail
Answer : A

Question. The principal of this school is a hand nut to crack.
(a) Generous
(b) Difficult
(c) Careless
(d) Kind
Answer : B

In each of the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/ Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase as your answer.

Question. The minister took a birds eye view of the problem.
(a) Vision of a bird
(b) Visualize
(c) See without giving attention
(d) A general view from above
Answer : D

Question. He is a fine man, but to call him a saint is laying it on thick.
(a) An exaggeration
(b) A compulsion
(c) A development
(d) A reality
Answer : A

Question. I was taken aback when he proposed to marry my daughter.
(a) Surprised
(b) Pleased
(c) Hurt
(d) Shocked
Answer : D

Question. She played ducks and drakes with her money.
(a) Lent
(b) Spent lavishly
(c) Did not spend
(d) Borrowed
Answer : B

Question. He had to eat humble pie for his intense rudeness.
(a) Earn praise
(b) Suffer humiliation
(c) Modest behaviour
(d) Determine
Answer : B

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

Question. He advised her to give a wide berth to malicious people.
(a) Pay more attention to
(b) Give a larger bed to
(c) Share her seat with
(d) To stay away from
Answer : D

Question. Russel Peters realty brought the house down with his spectacular performance at the club yesterday.
(a) Passed a bill unanimously
(b) Amused the audience greatly
(c) Pulled down
(d) Defamed a family building
Answer : B

Question. Tripti gave her report quoting chapter and verse.
(a) Spoke like a preacher
(b) Taught like a teacher
(c) Referred to religious books
(d) Provided minute details
Answer : D

Question. Sunil’s dog in a manger attitude did not help to settle the matter.
(a) Cold
(b) Selfless
(c) Selfish
(d) Warm
Answer : C

Question. If the speaker continues with his boring speech, the audience will probably vote with their feet.
(a) Kick him out
(b) Show their disapproval
(c) Stop him from speaking
(d) Choose him as leader
Answer : B

Question. I threw up my cards for want of funds.
(a) Put my whole income at stake
(b) Looked out for help
(c) Gave up my plan
(d) Gambled all my money
Answer : C

Question. He worked hard to feather his nest.
(a) Trap birds
(b) Decorate his home
(c) Be the envy of others
(d) Provide for his own needs
Answer : D

Question. Shyam Prasad was a chip of the old block.
(a) A being of the old generation
(b) An experienced old man
(c) A common boy of the locality
(d) Someone similar in character to one’s father
Answer : D

Question. My father is undoubtedly an arm-chair critic.
(a) Someone who gives advice based on theory not practice
(b) Someone who gives advice based on practice not theory
(c) Someone who gives advice based on experience
(d) Someone who never gives advice
Answer : A

Question. He was punished for taking French leave.
(a) Being absent without permission
(b) Leaving without intimation
(c) Giving lame excuse
(d) Resigning without giving notice
Answer : A

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

Question. He’s as daft as a brush. Don’t believe a word of what he says.
(a) A liar
(b) Very funny
(c) Realty silly
(d) Unreliable
Answer : C

Question. I hope you will back me at the meeting.
(a) Criticize
(b) Speak after I do
(c) Follow
(d) Support
Answer : D

Question. A closefisted man does not know the significance of human life.
(a) A poor man
(b) A rich man
(c) A miser
(d) An ill-mannered man
Answer : C

Question. I shall always remember my alma mater with gratitude.
(a) Institution where I got education
(b) Teacher who inspired me
(c) Mother’s loving care
(d) Kindergarten days
Answer : A

Question. I and my friend always go Dutch when we eat out.
(a) Drive together
(b) Pay for each other’s meal
(c) Go together
(d) Divide the costs
Answer : D

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

Question. To cut the Gordian knot
(a) To perform a difficult task
(b) To cut a piece of cloth
(c) To perform an easy task
(d) To do a job perfunctorily
Answer : A

Question. The shopping mall is a bee hive of activity.
(a) A busy place
(b) A secure place
(c) A sweet place
(d) A costly place
Answer : A

Question. We must draw the line somewhere.
(a) Put the screw on
(b) Fix a limit
(c) Aim at the sky
(d) Turn the tables
Answer : B

Question. The officer was in the soap when there was a raid in his office.
(a) Preparing soup
(b) Drinking soup
(c) Distributing soup
(d) To be in trouble
Answer : D

Question. To win laurels
(a) To be victorious in a game
(b) To memorize
(c) To be disappointed
(d) To earn great prestige
Answer : D

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

Question. Instead of keeping his promise of helping me with office work, he just left me high and dry.
(a) Left me without a drop of water
(b) Left me in a state of anger
(c) Left me alone to do the work
(d) Left me feeling like a fool
Answer : C

Question. Unless you make amends for the loss, nobody is prepared to excuse you.
(a) Improve
(b) Confess
(c) Compensate
(d) Pay debt
Answer : C

Question. Before the report reached the authority, the media spilled the beans.
(a) Hinted at the consequences
(b) Dropped the charges
(c) Spilled the content of the package
(d) Revealed the secret information
Answer : D

Question. Amit said to Rekha, “Don’t make a mountain out off a mole hill.”
(a) Exaggerate a minor problem
(b) Attempt an impossible task
(c) Create problems
(d) Start looking for mole hills in
Answer : A

Question. His friend turned out to be snake in the grass.
(a) Cowardly and brutal
(b) A hidden enemy
(c) An unreliable and deceitful person
(d) Low and mean
Answer : C