CBSE Class 8 English Idioms Worksheet

Question. Leave no stone unturned ?
a) Leave the path halfway
b) Not make enough effort
c) Turn everything upside down
d) Try everything possible

Answer : D

Question. Flash in the pan ?
a) Old discovered only once during panning
b) Something that offers hope, like a light in a tunnel
c) An early promise that fails to materialize
d) Sudden discovery of a surprise element

Answer : C

Question. A snake in the grass ?
a) A well-wisher
b) difficult to find
c) A good friend
d) A secret enemy

Answer : D

Question. All those who carried the day in reality shows failed to make a mark later. ?
a) Acted as hosts
b) Participated
c) Won a victory
d) Make a guest appearance

Answer : C

Question. Four corners of the earth ?
a) From the very beginning
b) From all parts of the world
c) From beginning to end
d) From morning till night

Answer : B

Question. Add fuel to the fire ?
a) Simplify the problem
b) Exploit someone
c) Calm down the situation
d) To make a bad situation worse

Answer : D

Question. Donkey's years ?
a) once in a while
b) having long ears
c) instantly
d) a very long time

Answer : D

Question. Grin from ear to ear ?
a) to ridicule someone
b) to have very sharp ears
c) to smile a lot because of happiness
d) to make funny faces

Answer : C

Question. To take stock of ?
a) to check the accounts
b) to store goods
c) to assess a situation
d) to buy stocks

Answer : C

Question. Feel a bit under the weather ?
a) To be unappreciated
b) To feel sick or unhealthy
c) To be calm and impatient
d) To be happy

Answer : B

Question. To play ducks and drakes ?
a) to use recklessly
b) to change places
c) to be friendly
d) to act cleverly

Answer : A

Question. costs an arm and a leg ?
a) rarely available
b) very expensive
c) nothing to lose
d) easy to obtain

Answer : B

Question. Blow one's own trumpet ?
a) Praise oneself
b) Condemn others
c) Be self-reliant
d) Follow others

Answer : A

Question. Many people join politics to feather their own nest. ?
a) Make others’ life comfortable
b) Promote their own interest
c) Utilize black money
d) Serve their country

Answer : B

Question. at snail's pace ?
a) Do something very carefully
b) Be very persistent
c) Do something very slowly
d) Keep your moves secret

Answer : C

Question. To take French leave ?
a) Welcome the host
b) Leave with written permission
c) Leave without any intimation
d) Acknowledge the host

Answer : C

Question. Above one’s head ?
a) To be very tall
b) Intimate and personal
c) Overhead expenses
d) Beyond one’s understanding

Answer : D

Question. Rise to the occasion ?
a) challenge an opponent who is strong
b) show you can deal with a situation successfully
c) assess a critical situation carefully
d) take a big risk in order to succeed

Answer : B

Question. Left out in cold ?
a) to stand out
b) to be criticised
c) to be ignored
d) to be indecisive

Answer : C

Question. Jump on the bandwagon ?
a) To take a long ride
b) To insult someone
c) To trust someone blindly
d) To join a popular trend

Answer : D

Question. Cat’s Whiskers ?
a) A very easy matter
b) To be highly impressive
c) To be very determined
d) Difficult to understand

Answer : A

Question. Fit as a fiddle ?
a) To play a melodious tune
b) In a perfectly healthy condition
c) A severe and conclusive test
d) To be a perfect match

Answer : B

Question. Keep a civil tongue ?
a) Speak with great politeness
b) Maintain silence when needed
c) Argue with soft words
d) Express dissent mildly

Answer : A

Question. To take one’s hat off ?
a) To fool someone
b) To feel hot
c) To please someone
d) To admire someone

Answer : D

Question. Miss the boat ?
a) Be too slow
b) Lose courage
c) Accept defeat
d) Lose an opportunity

Answer : D

Question. No strings attached ?
a) Without condition or restrictions
b) Forced to do something
c) Lacking clarity
d) Involving a choice to be

Answer : A

Question. When his envious competitor extended a hand of friendship, he smelt a rat. ?
a) detected something wrong
b) felt very pleased
c) became complaisant
d) behaved arrogantly

Answer : A

Question. Come to light ?
a) To be obscure
b) To be well lit-up
c) To pry a secret
d) To be known publicly

Answer : D

Question. It’s greek to me. ?
a) Inevitable
b) Incomprehensible
c) Incredible
d) Openly supporting someone

Answer : B

Question. We now have an ex-Minister in the running from our constituency for the post of Member of Parliament. ?
a) Contesting the seat
b) Teaching yoga
c) Giving speeches
d) Jogging everyday

Answer : A

Question. A piece of cake ?
a) Something serious
b) Something easy
c) Something difficult
d) Something amusing

Answer : B

Question. To have a gut feeling ?
a) To feel an instinct or intuition
b) To experience discomfort
c) To have pain in the abdomen
d) To suffer from inflammation

Answer : D