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English Quiz on Idioms & Phrases for SSC Exam

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Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom underlined in the sentence.

My parents want me to study science, but I will stick to my guns and graduate in Economics.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

By leaps and bounds

Question 3

Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the sentence.

The rice field is the bone of contention between the two brothers.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom underlined in the sentence.

Syria is now currying favour with America.

Question 5

Direction: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The prodigal son was left high and dry by his friends, when he lost all his money.

Question 6

Direction: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
At last the rioters fell back.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom underlined in the sentence.

The passing of anti-defection law struck a chill to the heart of every opportunistic legislator.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom underlined in the sentence.

The company has run into a lot of debts.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the sentence.

I cannot put up with your misconduct any longer.

Question 10

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

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