Match the Following MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Match the Following - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• From the given options, only option 2 creates correct sentences.
• Let's look at the sentences:
  • (A) He tends to expatiate on about his travel adventures for hours.
  • (B) I wouldn't dare to scoff at such a prominent critic's work lightly.
  • (C) She didn't just get the difficult client; she was also lumbered with implementing the entire failed strategy.
  • (D) The journalist refused to truck with baseless rumours or conspiracy theorists.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is '3'.

Key Points

• From the given options, only the combination of phrases '3' creates correct matches.
• Let's look at the matches:
  • 'A - III' talks about Equanimity which means calmness and composure, especially under stress.
  • 'B - IV' refers to Pernicious which means having a subtle but harmful effect.
  • 'C - II' refers to Quixotic which means idealistic but impractical or unrealistic.
  • 'D - I' refers to Obsequious which means excessively eager to please or obey.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is '3'(A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I).

Key Points

• From the given options, only the combination of phrases 'A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I' creates correct sentences.
• Let's look at the sentences:
  • 'Throw the baby out with the bathwater' means to discard the valuable along with the worthless.
  • 'Cook someone's goose' means to ruin someone's plans or chances.
  • 'Through the wringer' means having experienced a very difficult period.
  • 'Have an axe to grind' means to have a hidden, often self-serving, motive.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• From the given options, only Option 2 correctly matches the idioms with their meanings.
• Let's look at the matches:
  • 'Read the riot act' means 'To sternly warn someone about their bad behaviour'.
  • 'Rub someone the wrong way' means 'To annoy or irritate someone'.
  • 'Take something with a grain of salt' means 'To be skeptical about something'.
  • 'The jury is still out' means 'A decision has not yet been made'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• From the given options, only Option 1 matches the words correctly.
• Let's look at the matched words and their meanings:
  • Ephemeral (II) - Lasting for a very short time
  • Esoteric (III) - Intended for a small, specialized group
  • Lachrymose (IV) - Tearful or tending to weep
  • Salubrious (I) - Healthy or health-giving

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is 'Next to someone'.

Key Points

• The meaning of the idiom 'At one's elbow' is 'Next to someone'.
• The meaning of the idiom is at someone's side
  • For eg:-His assistant is always at his elbow.

The correct answer is: In prosperity and adversity

Key Points 

• The idiom "In weal and woe" means both in times of happiness and success and in times of sadness and difficulty. (खुशी और सफलता दोनों के समय में और दुख और कठिनाई के समय में)
  • Example - Dean is a devoted friend, you can count on him to be there in weal and woe.
    
• So, it is clear that the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "In weal and woe" is "In prosperity and adversity"

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is: To be forced to use one's last and weakest resource.

Key Points

• The idiom "scrape the barrel" means to use one's last and weakest resource.
  • For example- We're only a couple of months into the general election campaign, but political parties are already scraping the barrel for ideas.
• This phrase is often used when someone is in a difficult situation and has exhausted all other options.
• The word "scrape" implies that the resource being used is barely enough to get by.
• Grammatically, "scrape the barrel" is an idiom or phrase that doesn't have a literal meaning but is understood through common usage.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• "Trying to find something" is a common interpretation of this phrase, but it doesn't capture the sense of desperation that comes with using one's last resource.
• "Hiding something" is not related to the meaning of this idiom.
• "Using all the ways to achieve the desired result" is similar to the correct answer but doesn't convey the sense of weakness in the resource being used.

Hinglish

• The English idiomatic expression "scrape the barrel" corresponds to the Hindi phrase "चरबों से मक्खन निकालना"
• It signifies the act of using the least desirable resources or resorting to desperate means due to a lack of better options.
• For example: "लेखकों की कमी के कारण, प्रकाशकों को चरबों से मक्खन निकालने की स्थिति में हैं।"
• In English: "Due to a lack of authors, the publishers are in a situation of scraping the barrel."
  • It means that because there are not enough authors, the publishers have to resort to using less desirable ones.

The correct answer is: When the crunch comes

Key Points

• When the crunch comes: This idiom refers to the decisive or critical moment, especially when a difficult decision or situation must be faced. (महत्वपूर्ण क्षण, जब किसी कठिन निर्णय या स्थिति का सामना करना पड़े)
• "Brave people never hide when the crunch comes," suggests that brave individuals don't shy away or avoid making tough decisions when faced with challenging situations.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Beat the clock: This idiom conveys the idea of completing a task or achieving a goal before a deadline or a specific time limit. (किसी कार्य को समय सीमा से पहले पूरा करना या लक्ष्य प्राप्त करना)
• A hell of time: This idiom refers to having a difficult or unpleasant experience. (कोई कठिन या अप्रिय अनुभव होना)
• Turn back the hands of time: This idiom implies a desire to go back to a previous point in time, often to correct mistakes or change the course of events. (समय के पिछले बिंदु पर वापस जाने की इच्छा)

The correct answer is: Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn't impress the boss. 

Key Points

• The idiom "a dime a dozen" means something is very common and easily found. (कुछ बहुत सामान्य है और आसानी से मिल जाता है)
  • For example- Those antique dishes are pretty, but they're a dime a dozen.
• The sentence correctly uses the idiom to convey that the boss was not impressed with the ideas because they were not unique or valuable.
• The subject of the sentence is "Her ideas," which is the correct usage of the idiom.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• "The concert tickets were a dime a dozen and many people weren't able to buy it." This sentence does not use the idiom correctly because concert tickets are not common or easily found as many people weren't able to buy it.
• "The restaurant had some delicious desserts that were a dime a dozen." This sentence does not use the idiom correctly because delicious desserts are not common or easily found.
• "The antique store had some rare finds, but they were a dime a dozen." This sentence does not use the idiom correctly because rare finds are not common or easily found.

The correct answer is: magnanimous

Key Points

• Magnanimous is an adjective that describes someone who is generous, forgiving, and noble in spirit, especially in times of victory or power. (महानुभाव)
  • Example: Despite facing harsh criticism, the magnanimous leader responded with kindness and understanding.
• ​Hence, the most appropriate word that can substitute the underlined segment is 'magnanimous'.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Altruistic: Selflessly concerned for the well-being of others. (परोपकारी)
• Fainthearted: Lacking courage or determination; timid. (डरपोक)
• Venomous: Full of malice or spite; capable of inflicting harm. (विषैला)

The correct answer is: Hearse

Key Points

• A "hearse" is a vehicle, typically a specially designed car or carriage, used to transport deceased individuals in coffins or caskets to the burial site or funeral home. (शववाहन)
• The term "hearse" is commonly associated with funeral ceremonies and is designed to fulfil the dignified and respectful transportation of the deceased.
  • Example: The funeral procession included a black hearse carrying the casket to the cemetery.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• Coffin: A box or container, typically made of wood, used to hold and bury a deceased person. (शव-पेटिका)
• Ambulance: A specially equipped vehicle for transporting sick or injured people, typically to a hospital. (रोगी वाहन)
• Corpse: The dead body of a human, especially one that is no longer intact. (लाश)

The correct answer is 'they caught a tartar'.

Key Points

• "They caught a tartar" means to encounter someone or something that is unexpectedly difficult to deal with. (किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति या वस्तु से सामना होना जिससे निपटना अप्रत्याशित रूप से कठिन हो)
  • For example- She thought she could win the chess match, but she caught a tartar when she faced the reigning champion.
• The phrase comes from the ancient practice of fishing for the fierce Tartar fish, which was known to be a tough catch.
• In the given sentence, the speaker's business partners underestimated their power and ability to resist cheating, but they will soon realize that they have encountered someone who is not easily defeated.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• "Damsel in distress" refers to a young woman who is in need of help or protection. (एक युवा महिला जिसे सहायता या सुरक्षा की आवश्यकता है)
• "Cutting a cloth" means measuring and preparing fabric for sewing. (सिलाई के लिए कपड़े को मापना और तैयार करना)
• "Casting pearls before swine" means to offer something valuable or important to someone who does not appreciate or understand its worth. (किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति को कोई मूल्यवान या महत्वपूर्ण वस्तु प्रदान करना जो उसकी सराहना नहीं करता या उसके मूल्य को नहीं समझता)

The correct answer is option 4), i.e., "To be a winner."

Key Points

• Let’s look at the meaning of the given idiom/ phrase:
• The phrase 'Bear the palm' means 'means to win a reward or have a victory on something.' (विजेता बनना)
• Example:
  • ​ I wish you bear the palm in the football match.
• Hence, the only possible answer is option 4, 'To be a winner,' which exactly resembles the meaning of the given idiom/ phrase.

The correct answer is: Inexperienced person

Key Points 

• The idiom "A greenhorn" means a person who is not experienced, a novice, a beginner, or a newcomer.
  • Example - It was tough when I moved to Iceland. I was such a greenhorn that I didn't even know the polite way to order coffee!
• So, it is clear that the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "A greenhorn" is "Inexperienced person"

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.