Idioms and Phrases: Test-9

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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-9

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Question 1

She broke down in the middle of her speech.

A	could not proceed
B	fell down
C	became angry
D	cried

Question 1 Explanation:

The phrase, “break down”, means to collapse emotionally and start crying. For example, it can be used like, ’He broke down and wept at the sad news’.

Question 2

They got on well with each other the moment they met.

A	had an agreement
B	had a misunderstanding
C	had a friendly relationship
D	fell in love

Question 2 Explanation:

To ‘get on well’ means to have an understanding in a relationship. We are very good friends and we get on well with each other

Question 3

She tried to Slip off, but was caught immediately.

A	steal quietly
B	go quickly
C	leave quietly
D	slide quickly

Question 3 Explanation:

‘Slipping off’ means to sneak out from somewhere. For example: They slipped off, and no one noticed them.

Question 4

I am looking forward to her arrival.

A	afraid of
B	expecting with pleasure
C	expecting
D	confident of

Question 4 Explanation:

The phrase, ‘looking forward to’ means to wait for something eagerly. For example: I’m looking forward to visiting him next month.

Question 5

A shot in the dark

A	to love to go out on adventures
B	be able to work very quickly
C	be very violent
D	an attempt to guess something

Question 5 Explanation:

‘A shot (or stab) in the dark’ means a vague guess, without imagining what it the result would be. For example: A new theory proposed is usually a shot in the dark usually, and is altered later according to experimental results.

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