- 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-11
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Question 1 |
Stand-by:
support | |
postpone | |
stand up | |
resist |
Question 1 Explanation:
The phrase, ‘stand by’ means to support somebody even when the situation is bad.
For example: I have always stood by her even when she was going through the worst phase of her life.
Question 2 |
Part and parcel:
partly | |
unnecessary part | |
essential element | |
large part |
Question 2 Explanation:
The idiom, ‘part and parcel’ is used to refer to something useful and significant.
For example: Working for a consultancy, stress is a part and parcel of my job.
Question 3 |
Carry weight
to carry burden | |
carry the day | |
be important | |
carry through |
Question 3 Explanation:
The phrase, ‘Carry weight’ means significant or important.
For example: Your research carries weight and will be considered soon.
Question 4 |
To pass away
to ignore | |
walk past | |
revise | |
die |
Question 4 Explanation:
The idiom ‘pass away’ means to die.
For example: His father passed away this morning.
Question 5 |
Turn down
to accept | |
reject | |
weave | |
twist |
Question 5 Explanation:
The idiom ‘turn somebody/something down’ means rejection of an offer.
For example: They turned down our proposal due to some flaws.
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