Idioms & Phrases MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Idioms & Phrases - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• Idiomatic comparisons are commonly used expressions that compare one thing to another in a figurative way.
• The phrase "As soft as rock" is not correct because rocks are generally hard and not soft, contradicting the intended meaning of the idiom.
• Other idiomatic comparisons, such as "As good as gold," "As heavy as lead," and "As hungry as a bear," are widely accepted and used in English language.
• These idioms convey their intended meanings effectively, reflecting qualities like goodness, heaviness, and hunger.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Additional Information

• Idiomatic expressions enrich language and add color to communication, but they are not always literal.
• Understanding idioms requires familiarity with their cultural and linguistic context.
• Some idioms may vary across different regions or languages, but their figurative meanings remain consistent.

The correct answer is As sour as sugar.

Key Points

• Idiomatic comparisons are fixed expressions used to describe a quality or behavior by likening it to something well-known.
• Some common examples include "as light as a feather," "as loyal as a dog," and "as proud as a peacock."
• The phrase "as sour as sugar" is incorrect because sugar is inherently sweet, not sour, making the comparison illogical.
• Correct idiomatic expressions rely on universally understood traits of the compared objects or concepts.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Additional Information

• Examples of other idiomatic comparisons include "as busy as a bee," "as brave as a lion," and "as cold as ice."
• Learning idiomatic expressions is essential for mastering nuanced language usage and enhancing communication skills.

The correct answer is As strong as a mouse.

Key Points

• Idiomatic comparisons are phrases that are used to describe a characteristic or quality of someone or something in a colorful and imaginative way.
• "As cool as a cucumber" means very calm and composed, especially in a difficult situation.
• "As blind as a bat" means having very poor vision or being completely blind.
• "As sweet as sugar" means very sweet, kind, or pleasant.
• "As strong as a mouse" is not a correct idiomatic comparison because mice are not typically associated with strength.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

• Other correct idiomatic comparisons include "as brave as a lion" and "as busy as a bee."
• These comparisons are often used to convey vivid imagery and make language more engaging.

The correct answer is As gentle as a hawk.

Key Points

• The idiom "As gentle as a hawk" is incorrect because hawks are known for their sharp hunting skills and aggressive nature, not for gentleness.
• Other idioms listed are correct: "As wise as an owl" suggests wisdom, "As white as snow" indicates purity, and "As slow as a tortoise" denotes slowness.
• Idiomatic expressions are often based on cultural perceptions and characteristics attributed to certain animals or objects.
• Using idioms correctly enhances communication by conveying vivid imagery and established meanings.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

• Idioms are phrases or expressions that convey meanings different from their literal interpretations.
• Understanding and using idioms correctly can enhance language proficiency and cultural literacy.
• Common idioms are often rooted in historical, cultural, or natural observations and have been passed down through generations.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. "Start something with enthusiasm and energy".

Key Points

• The idiom "hit the ground running" means to start something with enthusiasm, energy, and readiness. (उत्साह और ऊर्जा के साथ शुरू करना)
  • Example: As soon as the new marketing manager joined the company, she hit the ground running and implemented several new strategies.
• Explanation of the idiom: This phrase originates from the idea of starting a task with great momentum, as if literally running at full speed right after hitting the ground. (जोश और तत्परता के साथ कार्य की शुरुआत करना)
  • Example: He was well-prepared for his new role and hit the ground running on his first day at work.
• Hence, the idiom signifies beginning a task with full preparation and vigor.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 2: Take a slow and cautious approach (धीमी और सतर्क दृष्टिकोण अपनाना): This refers to starting something carefully and slowly to avoid mistakes.
  • Example: When learning a new skill, it is often best to take a slow and cautious approach.
• Option 3: Abandon a project midway (किसी परियोजना को बीच में छोड़ देना): This means to stop working on something before completing it.
  • Example: He abandoned the project midway when he realized it wasn’t profitable.
• Option 4: Avoid hard work altogether (कड़ी मेहनत से पूरी तरह बचना): Refers to deliberately avoiding effort or labor.
  • Example: Some people avoid hard work altogether, but success requires effort.

The correct answer is "go straight to"

Key Points

• The meaning of the given idiom is "to go quickly and directly at or to (something or someone)"
• We use the given idiom in a situation where we are running towards something due to some urgency.
  • Example: Prateek makes a bee line for the washroom as soon as he realised his pant is torn.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Hinglish

• The meaning of the given idiom is "जल्दी और सीधे जाना या (कुछ या किसी को)"

The correct answer is "Someone or something that is very annoying "

Key Points

• The meaning of the given idiom is "someone or something that is very annoying".
• We use the idiom to refer to a person who is very annoying.
  • Example: My colleague Mr. Ishan was a pain in the neck for me as he had a habit of asking apparent things.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Hinglish

•  The meaning of the given idiom is "कोई या ऐसा कुछ जो बहुत कष्टप्रद हो"।

The correct answer is 'To be very active but with few results'.

Key Points

• The meaning of the idiom 'running around in circles' is 'to be very active but with few results'.
  • For eg:- I've been running around in circles trying to get all the reports finished before the meeting.
• Hence, the correct answer is To be very active but with few results.
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Additional Information

• Hardly any time to breathe idiom means to be very busy.

The correct answer is 'To cheat someone'.

Key Points

•  'To pull a fast one on someone' means to Engage in a deceitful practice or play an unfair trick.

                   • Example- He had been trying to pull a fast one on his producer.

• Marked option 'To cheat someone' means to practice fraud or trickery.

So, it is clear that the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom  'To pull a fast one on someone' is 'To cheat someone'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'Special skills or knowledge'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'Tricks of the trade' is 'Special skills or knowledge'.
• Tricks of the trade: special ingenious techniques used in a profession or craft, especially those that are little known by outsiders. (किसी पेशे या शिल्प में उपयोग की जाने वाली विशेष सरल तकनीकें, विशेषकर वे जो बाहरी लोगों द्वारा बहुत कम जानी जाती हैं)
  • Example: Magazines often improve photographs before they print them - it's one of the tricks of the trade.
     

Correct Answer: Special skills or knowledge. 

The correct answer is overlook or ignore.

Key Points 

• Let's understand the reason for the selected option:
  • turning a blind eye: This phrase is used to derive the meaning 'to ignore something that you know is wrong'.
  • to be annoyed: This phrase is used to derive the meaning 'slightly angry; irritated'.
  • overlook or ignore: The phrase 'turning a blind eye' shows the same meaning as 'overlooking' or 'ignoring'.
  • issue a warning: This phrase is used to derive the meaning 'something which is said or written to tell people of possible danger, problem, or another unpleasant thing that might happen'.
  • to reprimand: This phrase is used to derive the meaning 'a formal expression of disapproval'.

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The correct answer is: Parents should refrain from turning a blind eye to/overlooking/ignoring their kids’ misdeeds.

The correct answer is- 'rarely'
Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the given proverb
  • Once in a blue moon: Not very often/An incident that happens extremely rarely.(बहुत बार नहीं/एक घटना जो बहुत कम होती है।)
• Example: My sister lives in Alaska, so I only see her once in a blue moon.
•                  Once in a blue moon, there's an issue I can't resolve.
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​From the above lines, we can say that 'rarely' is the correct meaning of the given idiom.

The correct answer is- 'talking hurriedly and rapidly'
Key Points

• let's look at the meaning of the given idiom
• Talking twenty to the dozen:  to speak rapidly and without stopping.(तेजी से और बिना रुके बोलना।)
• Example: He showed us around the house while talking nineteen to the dozen.

                           My aunt can get talking twenty to the dozen if you get her on a topic she's passionate about.​​

​From the above lines, we can say that 'talking hurriedly and rapidly' is the correct meaning of the given idiom.

The correct answer is 'cheerful'

Key Points

•  The phrase 'in high spirits' is an idiom.
• An idiom is a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.
• So the idiom 'in high spirit' means 'liveliness and cheerfulness'.
• The sentence given in the question would then mean 'At parties he is always cheerful'. 
• Hence, the correct answer is option 4. 

The correct answer is 'in writing'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'In blak and white' is 'In writing'.
• In blak and white: in writing or in print. (लिखित अथवा मुद्रित रूप में)
  • Example: I won’t believe we’ve got the contract till I see it in black and white.
     

Correct Answer: In writing.