- These tests are a check for your learning and your level with respect to the basic vocabulary skills
- Directions for individual questionsEach question has a sentence that uses an idiom or phrase. You need to identify the apt meaning of the idiom/phrase from the given options
Idioms and Phrases: Test-13
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Question 1 |
To add fuel to fire
to investigate | |
to insulate | |
to initiate | |
to incite |
Question 1 Explanation:
The idiom, ‘to add fuel to fire’ means to make a situation worse by doing something.
For example: His senseless ideas in the project added fuel to the fire.
Question 2 |
All his schemes ended in smoke.
came to nothing | |
got on fire | |
burnt up | |
attracted everybody |
Question 2 Explanation:
The idiom ‘end in smoke’ means to terminate without producing a result.
Question 3 |
You had better get up now or you will be late for school.
should | |
may | |
might | |
can |
Question 3 Explanation:
‘Had better’ is used to make recommendations.
For example: You had better watched the traffic while crossing the road.
Question 4 |
To have second thoughts
To change decision | |
To plan carefully | |
To take someone | |
To reconsider |
Question 4 Explanation:
The idiom ‘to have second thoughts’ means to consider changing a decision already made.
For example: He is having second thoughts for going to Singapore.
Question 5 |
Not my cup of tea
A refreshing drink | |
A routine work | |
Not what I like | |
Not liked by me |
Question 5 Explanation:
The idiom ‘not somebody's cup of tea’ means not one's choice or preference.
For example: Roaming around the whole city is not my cup of tea.
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