English section is an integral part of SSC Exams.This is also a section that is feared by most of the candidates.Though the sheer number of concepts and rules may seem intimidating at first, with discipline and the right approach, it is not difficult to master these concepts and their application to questions. SSC CPO Exam is to be held from the month of June where English Language Section holds 50 questions containing 5 questions from each topic according to new SSC CPO Pattern . Also SSC CGL 2018 is the new target in the loop.
You need to gird up your loins to score maximum marks.Today, in this English quiz we are providing 15 Useful Idioms And Phrases Questions. To make you learn vocabulary effectively is the motive behind the provided quiz. Attempt this quiz and prepare yourself flawlessly. We wish you good luck for the upcoming Exams
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Q1. In awe of
(a) be confused
(b) respect
(c) follow the rules
(d) in a dangerous position
Q2. Take a toll
(a) have an adverse effect
(b) remain valid
(c) to expect something
(d) make a start
Q3. Play havoc with
(a) to fight severely
(b) do something to help
(c) make an approximation
(d) disrupt
Q4. Make a pitch
(a) pay attention
(b) try to persuade people to do something
(c) regardless of
(d) underline
Q5. To worship the rising sun.
(a) to honor a man who is coming into power
(b) to disparage people around you.
(c) to indulge in flattery.
(d) to welcome the upcoming events
Q6. To give currency
(a) to bestow importance
(b) to misinterpret
(c) to make publicly known
(d) to originate
Q7. Within an ace of
(a) within one’s desire
(b) very far
(c) out of one’s range
(d) very close to
Q8. To take umbrage
(a) to feel excited
(b) to be offended
(c) to be satisfied
(d) to be pleased
Q9. To drink like a fish
(a) to drink little water
(b) to drink alone
(c) drink excessive amounts of alcohol
(d) to drink in the company of others
Q10. To make the grade
(a) to fail in a task
(b) to get what is not expected
(c) to come out successful
(d) to make good one’s previous loss
Q11. A green horn
(a) an envious lady
(b) a coach
(c) an inexperienced person
(d) a soft-hearted person
Q12. Fizzle out
(a) to gradually end
(b) arrogantly overbearing
(c) to be good enough
(d) to learn how to do a job
Q13. Get someone’s goat
(a) to improvise
(b) to annoy someone
(c) to do something special for someone
(d) to explain something to someone in a very clear way with details
Q14. Rhyme or Reason
(a) logical explanation
(b) to start your own business
(c) to say something concisely
(d) perfect order
Q15. Mean business
(a) be extremely expensive
(b) a mean way to achieve success
(c) to be very serious and determined
(d) to invest money in a big venture
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