- 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-25
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Question 1 |
Tagore was a man of letters.
Of wide contacts | |
An excellent letter dictator | |
A great writer of letters | |
Proficient in literary art |
Question 1 Explanation:
The idiom ‘Man of letters’ means: A man with high literary power.
For example: Man of letters is a man of words.
Question 2 |
She could never measure up to her parent expectation.
Reach the level | |
Work as hard | |
Assess the amount | |
Increase her height |
Question 2 Explanation:
Measure up means: to fulfill.
For example: I will measure up everybody’s expectations.
Question 3 |
The little girl with her flawless performance stole the show.
Stole something from the show | |
Crept into the show | |
Won everybody's praise | |
Disappeared from the show |
Question 3 Explanation:
Stole the show means: Impressed everyone.
For example: Ram stole the show with his singing.
Question 4 |
The thief was on good terms with the police.
Kept terms and conditions | |
Was friendly | |
Followed the rules | |
Agreed with them |
Question 4 Explanation:
The idiom ‘Good terms’ means: was friendly.
For example: He was in good terms with his neighbors.
Question 5 |
They were offered six months rent in lieu of notice to vacate the building.
In spite of | |
In place of | |
Despite of | |
In addition to |
Question 5 Explanation:
In lieu of means: Instead of; In place of.
For example: She was offered Rs. 7000 in lieu of the job.
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