- 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-29
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Question 1 |
Ramesh takes after his father.
Follows | |
Imitates | |
Obeys | |
Resembles |
Question 1 Explanation:
The phrase ‘Takes after’ means: To Resemble in looks, mannerisms or personality.
For example: Daughters often take after their mothers.
Question 2 |
We shouldn't look down upon the wretched of the earth.
Sympathize with | |
Hate intensely | |
Be indifferent to | |
Regard with contempt |
Question 2 Explanation:
The idiom ‘To Look down upon’ means: To assume that you are better than somebody, underestimate other person and to regard them with contempt. To think we are higher than somebody else.
For example: He looked down upon his relatives who lived in village
Question 3 |
The sweeping statement by the boss left the conscientious workers disgusted.
Rash statement | |
Unpremeditated statement | |
Thoughtless statement | |
Generalized statement |
Question 3 Explanation:
The word ‘Sweeping’ means: Too vague or general; Made in the passing, which doesn’t induce to think much.
For example: The remark, made in passing, didn’t mean much.
Question 4 |
The story does not hold water.
Does not deserve appreciation | |
Does not fulfill the requirements | |
Cannot be believed | |
Cannot be valued |
Question 4 Explanation:
The Idiom ‘Does not hold water’ means: Not being plausible enough or not fulfilling requirements
For example: I will decide if the story holds water, the judge told the lawyer.
Question 5 |
To move heaven and earth
To go beyond one’s means | |
To try everything possible | |
To pray to all Gods | |
To travel to space |
Question 5 Explanation:
The idiom ‘To move heaven and earth’ means: To take lot of efforts and try everything in one’s power.
For example: The mother of lost child moved heaven and earth to find her daughter and finally succeeded.
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