- 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-3
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Question 1 |
Reading between the lines I realized that my friend wanted to keep something from me.
looking for meanings that are not actually expressed | |
Reading in an unknown language | |
Reading with interest | |
Skimming and skipping between the lines |
Question 1 Explanation:
The idiom 'read between the lines' means: To find out the meaning that is not clearly mentioned or stated but is present in an implied or abstract sense
For example: Don’t try to read between the lines, just understand what she means to day.
Question 2 |
I cannot put up with your misconduct any longer..
Bear | |
Manage | |
Accept | |
Tolerate |
Question 2 Explanation:
The idiom ‘Put up with’ means: To bear or excuse misbehavior or tolerate misconduct.
Question 3 |
In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.
Accept | |
Submit | |
Oblige | |
Reject |
Question 3 Explanation:
The idiom ‘Give in’ means = to admit or to submit to the demand. To yield to something/ someone.
For example: I won’t give in to my sister’s unreasonable demands.
Question 4 |
We wanted to keep the gift as a surprise for mother but my sister gave the game away.
To lose a game | |
Let out the secret | |
To be disinterested in a game | |
To cheat in a game |
Question 4 Explanation:
The idiom ‘gave out the secret’ means: To tell the person for whom the surprise is being planned the plan. To break the secret to everyone.
For example: It’s too early to give the game away
Question 5 |
Red-letter day
A colourful day | |
Fatal day | |
Happy and significant day | |
Valentine’s day |
Question 5 Explanation:
The idiom ‘Red-letter day’ means: A day which is marked in history as significant because of a happy or victorious occasion.
For example: The day I graduated with honors was a read letter day for my family.
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