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Idioms & Phrases
In these questions, four alternatives are
given for the idiom/phrase given in bold in
the sentence. Choose the alternatives which
best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrase given in bold.
1. For his alleged involvement in espionage, he is
under a cloud these days.
a) Experiencing cloudy weather
b) enjoying favourable luck
c) Under suspicion
d) under observation
2. We have appealed to him again and again;
there is no use flogging a dead horse now.
a) Repeating our request
b) making him see reason
c) Beating about the bush
d) wasting time in useless effort
3. We shouldn't look down upon the wretched
of the earth.
a) Sympathies with
b) hate intensely
c) be indifferent to
d) Regard with contempt
4. Because of his misbehavior, he is bound to
face the music.
a) Get finished b) get reprimanded
c) feel sorry d) listen to the music
5. The working of the factory was disrupted on
account of a token strike by the workers.
a) Total strike
b) carefully planned strike
c) short strike held as a warning
d) sudden call of strike
6. By opposing his proposal, he fell foul of him.
a) Quarrel with
b) felt annoyed with
c) agreed with
d) Got into trouble with
7. Those who work by fits and starts Seldom
show good results.
a) Rarely b) disinterestedly
c) irregularly d) regularly
8. The new manager thought that he would give
employees enough rope for the first six
months after which he would check the work
done himself.
a) Many directives and orders
b) sufficient advice
c) all the material they needed
d) enough freedom for action
9. He was all at sea when he began his new job.
a) Happy b) sad
c) puzzled d) triumphant
10. The sweeping statement by the boss left the
conscientious workers disgusted.
a) Rash statement
b) unpremeditated statement
c) Thoughtless statement
d) generalized statement
11. The failure of crops in successive years put
the farmer in a tight corner.
a) In a closed room
b) in a small field
c) in a difficult situation
d) In a meadow
12. The effort to trace the culprit was a wild
goose chase.
a) Fruitful hunting b) futile search
c) ideal seeking d) Genuine effort
13. The story does not hold water.
a) Does not deserve appreciation
b) does not fulfil the requirements
c) Cannot be believed
d) Cannot be valued
14. Raj couldn’t pay the bill, so he asked the
owner to put it on the cuff.
a) On credit

b) against his credit card
c) in his bank account
d) In his friend’s account
15. His statement is out and out a lie.
a) Totally b) simply
c) merely d) slightly
16. The luxury car that they bought turned out to
be a white elephant.
a) A rare article
b) useful mode of transport
c) costly or troublesome possession
d) a proud possession
17. If you are fair and square in your work you
will definitely prosper.
a) Active b) honest
c) business like d) authoritative
18. There is no love lost between any two
neighbouring countries in the world.
a) Stop loving
b) not on good terms
c) forming a group
d) Have good understanding
19. The heavy downpour played havoc in the
coastal area.
a) Caused destruction
b) caused diseases
c) Caused floods
d) caused hardship
20. To have a green thumb means
a) one’s nails are painted green
b) one is artistic
c) To have a natural interest in gardening
d) one has a green tattoo on the thumb
21. When he saw the snake he took to his heels.
a) Ran away in fear b) went slowly
c) walked in fear d) Jumped fast
22. He had to abide by the hard and fast rule of
the company.
a) Flexible b) strict
c) difficult d) honest
23. She goes to her mother’s house off and on.
a) Frequently b) rarely
c) occasionally d) sometimes
24. The robber murdered, the woman in cold
blood for the sake of the jewels.
a) A murder done without feeling
b) a murder done in revenge
c) A murder done in great anger
d) a murder done in enmity
25. Indians are going places in the field of
software technology.
a) Going abroad
b) going to spaces
c) talented and successful
d) Friendly and amicable
26. The poet drew on his fancy not his
knowledge of nature, when he wrote his
poem on birds.
a) Used his understanding
b) used his knowledge
c) Used his imagination
d) used his skill
27. My neighbor had to pay through his nose for
a brand new car.
a) Pay huge loans
b) pay a reasonable price
c) Pay an extremely high price
d) make a quick buck
28. Very ambitious people do not like to rest on
their laurels.
a) To be unhappy b) to be motivated
c) to be impatient d) To be complacent
29. If he phones again, I am going to give him a
piece of my mind.
a) To be nice to him
b) to take revenge on him
c) to reprimand him
d) To support him
30. The party high command wanted to stave off
an open battle.
a) Postpone
b) wait and see
c) allow it to take its won course
d) prevent

31. Ramesh takes after his father.
a) Follows b) imitates
c) obeys d) resembles
32. They made no bones about acknowledging
their debt to his genius-
a) Did not have any hesitation
b) did not have any faith in
c) Demanded compensation for
d) had problems in
33. It is evident from the minister’s statement
that heads will roll in the secretariat.
a) Transfer will take place
b) heads will be cut off
c) People will die
d) dismissals will occur
34. During the last moments of his life, the
criminal made a clean breast of everything
he had done.
a) Showed his breast
b) fought like a hero
c) Confessed without reserve
d) faced bravely
35. She tries very hard to keep up with her rich
neighbours.
a) To imitate b) to keep in touch
c) to avoid d) to be on par
36. He went on sowing wild oats; he reaped
suffering in his later life.
a) Inviting troubles as a boy
b) warning others as a Youngman
c) Irresponsible pleasure seeking in young
age
d) Sowing grains called oats when young
37. I don’t know why she has become stand-
offish recently.
a) Angry b) hilarious
c) indifferent d) unmanageable
38. Why don’t you put an end to blowing your
own trumpet?
a) Playing your own trumpet to produce
music
b) Making too much noise
c) praising your own abilities and
achievements
d) None of these
39. I knew he had an axe to grind and turned
down his offer of help.
a) A blunt axe
b) a sharp tongue
c) a private interest to serve
d) A tendency to fight
40. The saint’s life was an open book.
a) An uncomplicated one
b) one that held no secrets
c) An example to all
d) an interesting biography
41. Reading between the lines I realized that my
friends wanted to keep something from me.
a) Looking for meanings that are not actually
expressed
b) Reading carelessly
c) reading with anxiety
d) Glancing over the lines
42. Sometimes, it happens that we have to give
the devil his due.
a) To give credit to even a notorious person
b) To give encouragement even to the enemy
c) To invite the devil
d) To stand in the way of the devil
43. The king had been made to eat humble pie.
a) To eat slowly.
b) to have an excellent dish
c) To eat a good pie
d) to have to apologies
44. He was given Hobson’s choice by the
employer.
a) Excellent choice
b) no real choice at all
c) choice to live or die
d) First choice
45. He has a very nice manner, but you would
better take what he says with a grain of salt.
a) To listen to something with considerable
doubt
b) To talk sensibly

c) to criticize
d) to complement
46. He didn’t tell me directly, but reading
between the lines. I think he is not happy
with them.
a) Reading slowly and haltingly
b) understanding the sense rather than the
actual words
c) Understanding the meaning of words and
not the sense
d) Reading superficially
47. Gopi works by fits and starts.
a) Consistently b) irregularly
c) in high spirits d) enthusiastically
48. I cannot put up with your misconduct any
longer.
a) Excuse b) refuse
c) accept d) tolerate
49. I did not mind what he was saying, he was
only talking through his hat.
a) Talking nonsense
b) talking ignorantly
c) talking irresponsibly
d) Talking insultingly
50. He is so furious that he would go through fire
and water to revenge himself on his foe.
a) Approach everybody for help
b) avail himself of any opportunity
c) Use any conceivable method
d) undergo any risk
51. The watchdogs were asleep when the bulls
ran riot.
a) Behaved cleverly
b) acted without restraint
c) wandered aimlessly
d) Had the best of time
52. In spite of the immense pressure exerted by
the militants, the government, has decided
not to give in.
a) Accede b) yield
c) oblige d) conform
53. The young and the old sat cheek by jowl in
the large audience.
a) Very near b) very far
c) tongue tied d) irritated
54. We wanted to keep the gift as a surprise for
mother but my sister gave the game away.
a) Lost the game
b) gave out he secret
c) played badly
d) Withdrew from the game
55. I don’t think the law will interfere with us as
we are just trying to turn an honest penny.
a) Make a legitimate living.
b) make a good living
c) Have dealings in white money
d) become more honest
56. A dark horse.
a) An unforeseen competitor
b) a black horse
c) A nightmare
d) an unknown person
57. To run across
a) To have an appointed meeting
b) to meet by chance
C) to run in the playground
d) to run very fast
58. To get one’s own back
a) To get one’s revenge
b) to get control over someone
c) to get one’s position back
d) to get hold of someone
59. To steer clear of
a) Drive carefully b) avoid
c) explain clearly d) escape
60. To beat a retreat
a) To withdraw in defeat or humiliation
b) To withdraw after scoring a victory
c) To march back after a ceremonious parade
d) To run away in fear
61. To blaze a trail
a) To lead the way as a pioneer
b) to light a track

c) To set up a fire
d) to wear a blazer while running
62. Red-letter day
a) A colourful day
b) fatal day
c) happy and significant day
d) Hapless day
63. Have the last laugh
a) Be of a cheerful nature
b) laugh only after understanding something
c) To be victorious at the end of an argument
d) To crack the final joke
64. Turn a deaf ear
a) Disregard b) defy
c) disobey d) dismiss
65. To smell a rat
a) To experience bad smell
b) to misunderstand
c) To see a hidden meaning
d) to suspect a trick
66. A few days before his death, he made a clean
breast of everything.
a) Confessed b) took off his shirt
c) suffered d) spoke ill
67. I am done for.
a) Ruined b) rewarded
c) answered d) questioned
68. For a healthy and lasting friendship, one
must be on the same level.
a) Equally rich
b) mentally compatible
c) honest and sincere
d) Ready for sacrifices
69. The foolish young man soon made ducks and
drakes of the vast property his father left him
a) Squandered b) distributed
c) spent d) gave in charity
70. All his ventures went to the winds.
a) Dissipated
b) spread all over
c) got speed of the winds
d) Became well-known
71. At one’s wit’s end.
a) To work hard b) to be intelligent
c) to get puzzled d) To be stupid
72. To take someone to task
a) To scold someone
b) to assign work to someone
c) To take someone to his place of work
d) to praise someone for the work done
73. To face the music.
a) To be greeted rudely
b) to be offered warm hospitality
c) To enjoy a music programme
d) to bear the consequences
74. To blow one’s own trumpet
a) To play on one’s own trumpet
b) to praise one’s own self
c) To create noisy disturbances
d) to have a high-pitched voice
75. To run one down
a) To be in a hurry
b) to be weak and tired
c) to disparage someone
d) To run down a lane
76. At snail’s pace
a) To do things very slowly
b) to walk like a snail
c) To lack interest in work
d) to do things in methodical manner
77. To turn a deaf ear
a) To be hard of hearing
b) to be indifferent
c) to be attentive
d) To be obstinate
78. To take to one’s heels
a) To run off
b) to show one’s heels
c) to turn around
d) To walk leisurely
79. To have something up one’s sleeves

a) Having a practical plan
b) having an important project
c) Having an ambitious plan
d) having a secret plan
80. To end in smoke
a) To have a smoking session
b) to be on fire
c) to come to nothing
d) to burn slowly
81. As the bomb exploded people ran helter-
skelter.
a) In great fear b) in disorderly haste
c) in haste d) In great sorrow
82. He was progressing by leaps and bounds
because of his hard work.
a) Rapidly b) slowly
c) peacefully d) strongly
83. Our founder had done a Herculean task by
constructing this great educational
institution.
a) A work of no worth
b) on effortless job
c) a work requiring very great effort
d) a work requiring very great intelligence
84. My close friend got the sack from his first job
recently.
a) Resigned
b) got rid-of
c) was demoted from
d) was dismissed from
85. I can no longer put up with her insolence.
a) Endure b) evade
c) suppress d) assume
86. She is fair-weather friend.
a) A good friend
b) a friend who meets difficulties calmly
c) One who deserts you in difficulties
d) a favorable friend
87. To die in harness means to die while
a) Riding a horse b) in a stable
c) in a uniform d) still in service
88. To keep under wraps means to keep
something
a) Covered b) protected
c) unpacked d) secret
89. After independence Indian agriculture rose
like a phoenix due to the green revolution.
a) With a new life
b) with a start
c) with royal gait
d) With vengeance
90. His failure at the election has been a sore
point with him for a long time.
a) Something which hurts
b) something that brings fear to
c) Something memorable for
d) something pleasurable to
91. The student is on the verge of breakdown.
a) On the brink of b) at the outset of
c) in the midst of d) At the risk of
92. My repeated attempts to get refund from the
civic authorities were of no avail.
a) Unsuccessful b) postponed
c) useless d) delayed
93. He was progressing by leaps and bounds
because of his hard work.
c) peacefully d) strongly
94. To emerge out of thin air means to
a) Appear suddenly
b) descend gradually
c) fall down quickly
d) Enter from space
95. The news of the accident came as a bolt from
the blue.
a) Something unexpected
b) something unpleasant
c) Something horrible
d) something unexpected and unpleasant
96. The story of the train accident as narrated by
one of the survivors made my flesh creep.
a) Thrilled me b) horrified me
c) excited me d) Frightened me

97. He has resigned his job and burnt his boats
so far as government service is concerned.
a) Felt dejected
b) blasted his hopes
c) ruined himself
d) left no means of retreat
98. He cannot hold a candle to his elder brother.
a) Equal to
b) not as clever as
c) cannot be compared to
d) Duller than
99. The question of higher membership fees was
brought up at the last meeting.
a) Discussed at great length
b) introduced for discussion
c) Criticized vehemently
d) vaguely referred to
100. His arguments cut no ice with me
a) Had no influence on me
b) did not hurt me
c) Did not benefit me
d) did not make me proud
101. The green-eyed monster strikes a woman
the moment she sees her husband talking to
another pretty woman.
a) Anger b) hatred
c) envy d) jealousy
102. To fight tooth and nail
a) To fight a losing battle
b) to oppose resolutely
c) To have a physical fight
d) to lodge a formal protest
103. At one’s wit’s end
a) To understand thoroughly
b) to be puzzled
c) To be a stupid person
d) to behave irrationally
104. The clerk turned a deaf ear to his officer’s
advice.
a) Disputed
b) paid attention to
c) disregarded
d) Acknowledged gratefully
105. He expects his subordinates to be always at
his beck and call
a) At rest b) at work
c) at his disposal d) at their desks
106. In the long run
a) Permanently b) universally
c) occasionally d) ultimately
107. If you are in the good books of the boss, you
are sure to rise quickly.
a) Work well for the boss
b) praise the boss
c) In favour with the boss
d) co-operate with boss
108. The population of our country is increasing
by leaps and bounds.
a) Very slowly
b) very quickly
c) irregularly
d) Very systematically
109. To weigh up the pros and cons is to
a) Measure the ingredient
b) observe etiquette
c) Consider all facts
d) postpone action
110. My close friends got the sack from his first
job recently.
a) Resigned
b) got rid of
c) was demoted from
d) was dismissed from
111. There is no love lost between any two
neighbouring countries in the world.
a) Stop loving
b) not on good terms
c) forming a group
d) Have good understanding
112. He is accused of sitting on the fence.
a) Observing the scene
b) resting on fence
c) hesitating which side to take
d) sitting back and enjoying the fun

113. You have to read between the lines to
understand most of the symbolic writing.
a) Read again and again
b) understand the hidden meaning
c) Know the symbols
d) look for many meanings
114. The ruling party has been warned not to
play to the gallery.
a) To give importance to the common man
b) To seek to win approval
c) to seek to win approval
d) To side-track the issue
115. In the securities scam, the national
credibility was at stake.
a) On trial b) under pressure
c) in danger d) challenged
116. The passing of anti-defection law struck a
chill to the heart of every opportunistic
legislator.
a) Caused anger
b) caused relief
c) aroused fear
d) Awakened bitterness
117. Our house is within a stone’s throw from
the red building.
a) Far off b) far away
c) very near to d) beside
118. He has a bone to pick with his cousin.
a) Reasonable agreement
b) cause of quarrel
c) cause of doubt
d) Difference of opinion
119. The day I graduated was a red letter day for
me.
a) A dangerous day
b) a important day
c) an eventful day
d) a formidable day
120. Many young artists were dropping names at
the party to impress the gathering.
a) Talking proudly about their family
members
b) Using pet names
c) Hinting at high connections
d) Talking informally
121. The teacher announced that she had no
blue-eyed boys in the class.
a) Royal children b) young boys
c) foreigners d) favourites
122. The company has run into a lot of debts.
a) Incurred b) settled
c) opened up d) avoided
123. He was confident that all his present
sufferings will soon blow over.
a) Increase b) pass off
c) be looked into d) be taken care of
124. The teacher advised the students to take
into account the advice given by the elders.
a) To obey b) to neglect
c) To consider d) to reject
125. The lawyer asked his assistant to collect the
details regarding the pros and cons of the
case.
a) Ups and downs b) in and out
c) weak and strong d) for and against
126. The principle has to carry out the orders
issued by the higher authorities.
a) Obey b) communicate
c) execute d) modify
127. The young engineer was hauled up for
spilling the beans about the new project to
the competitor.
a) Suppressing the information
b) hiding the details
c) Revealing the information
d) spoiling the plans
128. The government claims that Indian industry
is progressing by leaps and bounds.
a) Intermittently b) leisurely
c) at a rapid pace d) at a desired pace
129. Laying off of thousands of workers is
inevitable under the new economic policy.
a) Dismissal from jobs of

b) offering new jobs to
c) Reduction of workers’ wages of
d) sending on leave
130. “I take thee at thy word” said Romeo to
Juliet.
a) Listen to you carefully
b) do not believe you
c) Feel angry with you
d) truly believe you
131. People who do not lay out their money
carefully, soon come to grief.
a) Earn b) spend
c) distribute d) preserve
132. Having bought the house, they decided to
go the whole hog and buy all the furniture
needed.
a) To live there
b) to do it completely
c) to go all the way
d) To go in the fog
133. There is a lot of Bad blood between them.
a) Jealousy b) fight
c) angry feeling d) distrust
134. The village headman pretends to be a good
Samaritan.
a) a religious person
b) a helpful person
c) A citizen of Samaria
d) A law-abiding citizen
135. The beleaguered politician was anxious to
set the record straight.
a) Give a speech
b) win party support
c) give a correct account
d) Make a confession
136. The bus had a close shave as its driver
swerved to the right a split second before the
oncoming truck could run into it.
a) Serious accident b) close collision
c) narrow escape d) Deep dent
137. Fits and starts
a) Slowly b) not regularly
c) continuously d) quickly
138. When the inspector entered the class some
of the students shook in their shoes.
a) Stamped the ground with their shoes
b) Showed signs of anger
c) Trembled with fear
d) Stood up to salute
139. In high spirits
a) Full of hope and enthusiasm
b) under tremendous stress
c) Under the influence of liquor
d) mentally deranged
140. He amassed his wealth through sharp
practices.
a) Dishonest means b) illegal means
c) intelligent decisions d) Quick decisions
141. He is not in the good books of his boss.
a) A lover of good books
b) in favour with
c) Not of the same opinion as
d) as good as
142. The officer is fed up with the complaints
made against the clerk.
a) Annoyed b) disgusted
c) pleased d) satisfied
143. A white elephant.
a) A rare species of elephants
b) an expensive gift
c) A costly but useless possession
d) a worthless thing
144. Ins and outs
a) Entry and exit points
b) full details
c) Tactical moves
d) complexity of character
145. Don’t worry about the silly row. It was just
a storm in a tea cup.
a) Important matter dealt with ease
b) hot tea being served
c) Commotion over a trivial matter
d) confusion and chaos

146. The Rajput warriors set their face against
the invader.
a) Became enemies
b) turned away from
c) faced difficulty
d) Opposed strongly
147. Syria is now currying favour with America.
a) Pleasing
b) favouring
c) obliging
d) ingratiating itself with
148. Our principal is not a man to mince matters.
a) To confuse issues
b) to say something mildly
c) to mix everything together
d) to be very modest
149. We tend to take for granted the
conveniences of modern life.
a) To consider b) to admit
c) to accept readily d) To care for
150. The prodigal son was left high and dry by his
friends, when he lost all his money.
a) Wounded b) alone
c) depressed d) neglected
151. The success of his first novel completely
turned his head.
a) Made him vain
b) made him look back
c) changed him completely
d) made him think
152. She turns up her nose at this kind of dress.
a) Despises b) loves
c) sees no harm in d) can just tolerate
153. At last, the rioters fell back.
a) Fell on the ground b) yielded
c) ran back d) turned back
154. The Madagascar coup attempt ended in a
fiasco.
a) Had no effect
b) was an utter failure
c) resulted in blood-shed
d) was a disaster
155. His parents cut him off, without a shilling.
a) Disinherited him
b) snubbed him
c) gave him only a shilling
d) Sent him away with a shilling
156. The carefully worked-up plan fell through
because of an unexpected event.
a) Came put successfully
b) had a steep fall
c) Was shattered
d) failed
157. He has too many irons in the fire.
a) Is engaged in too many enterprises at the
same time
b) Has several problems
c) Has many ideas in his head
d) Has a fire burning constantly in his house
158. We wanted to give Rita a surprise party, but
john let the cat out of the bag.
a) Spoilt the party with a cat.
b) Gave her a party himself
c) Told her about it unintentionally
d) Prevented her from attending
159. Why should your read between the lines
whenever I say this to you?
a) Read the lines with great speed
b) Interpret the lines wrongly
c) Find more meaning than the words appear
to express
d) Read a text line-by- line slowly
160. The Earl of Leicester threw down the glove.
a) Accepted defeat
b) rejected the prize
c) Resorted to wrong tactics
d) gave a challenge
161. Ravi fought to the bitter end.
a) Fought to the last point of enemy’s
position
b) Died fighting
c) Carried on a contest regardless of the
consequences
d) Fought of losing battle

162. I joined college late and found it difficult to
catch up with other students.
a) To compete with
b) to come to their level
c) to overtake them
d) to hold them and stop
163. They have made many changes in the
policy, but how many of these changes are
going to affect the man in the street?
a) The homeless man
b) the ordinary man
c) The man who works on the street
d) the man who repairs roads
164. The students wanted a holiday, but the
principal put his foot down and said, ‘NO’.
a) Asserted his authority
b) kicked them
c) Stepped put
d) came downstairs
165. It is high time he came out of his shell.
a) Appeared suddenly
b) became more sociable
c) Became a loser
d) removed his clothes
166. Every political party is at presents playing to
the gallery.
a) Adopting cheap tactics
b) befooling the common man
c) Became a loser
d) removed his clothes
167. His blood ran cold when he heard his uncle
was murdered.
a) He was frightened
b) he was horrified
c) He was disgusted
d) he was depressed
168. This is so simple that even a man in the
street can understand it.
a) An ordinary person
b) an illiterate person
c) An unknown person
d) a stranger
169. When he went to claim insurance for his
car, the agent said he hadn’t a leg to stand
on.
a) Had been injured in an accident
b) was lame
c) Did not have much hope of getting it
d) would have to wait for some time
170. The angry hockey players gave vent to their
feelings.
a) To express b) to emphasize
c) to suppress d) to dismiss
171. I trust you will bear with me a few minutes
more.
a) Have patience with
b) support
c) carry the burden for
d) be in control for
172. As usual he is blowing his own trumpet.
a) Refusing to use anybody else’s trumpet
b) Playing a tune on the trumpet
c) Praising himself
d) Praising himself and others
173. When trade was brisk, he worked hard and
made his fortune; he believes in making hay
while the sun shines.
a) Taking advantage of a favourable
opportunity
b) Earning money through dishonest means
c) Earning money at the cost of others
d) Taking advantage of the inflationary
trends
174. When they were surrounded from all sides,
the dacoits laid down their arms.
a) Put their arms on the ground
b) fought bravely
c) Surrendered
d) became nervous
175. Helena was over head and ears in love with
Demetrius.
a) Carefully b) completely
c) brilliantly d) cautiously
176. Gopi works by fits and starts.

177. Naresh Goyal had to stand on his feet very
early in his life.
a) To be physically strong
b) to be independent
c) To stand erect
d) to be successful
178. The possession of Jerusalem is a bone of
contention between Israel and Palestine.
a) A subject of peace
b) a subject of trade
c) A subject of dispute
d) a subject of exports
179. My friend turned a deaf ear to my tale of
loss and refused to help me.
a) Paid no heed
b) went far away
c) listened carefully
d) Turned his ear away
180. To take to heart
a) To be encouraged b) to grieve over
c) To like d) to hate
181. Yeoman’s service
a) Medical help b) excellent work
c) social work d) Hard work
182. To face the music
a) To enjoy musical recital
b) to bear the consequences
c) to live in a pleasant atmosphere
d) to have a difficult time
183. To put up with
a) to accommodate b) to adjust
c) to understand d) to tolerate
184. To call it a day
a) To conclude proceedings
b) to initiate proceedings
c) To work through the day
d) none of the above
185. A damp squib
a) Rainy weather
b) a disappointing result
c) A skirt in a laundry
186. In cold blood
a) Angrily b) deliberately
c) excitedly d) slowly
187. To take someone for a ride
a) To give a ride to someone
b) to deceive someone
c) To be indifferent
d) to disclose a secret
188. To move heaven and earth
a) To cause an earthquake
b) to try everything possible
c) To pray to all gods
d) to travel in a rocket
189. To smell a rat
a) To smell foul b) to see a rat
c) to chase a rat d) to be suspicious
190. A bolt from the blue
a) A delayed event
b) an inexplicable event
c) An unexpected event
d) an unpleasant event
191. Cold comfort
a) Absurdity b) deception
c) slight satisfaction d) foolish proposal
192. To be all at sea.
a) A family voyage
b) lost and confused
c) in the middle of the ocean
d) a string of islands
193. To take to one’s heels
a) To walk slowly b) to run away
c) to march forward d) To hop and jump
194. To bite the dust
a) Eat voraciously
b) have nothing to eat
c) eat roots
d) None of the above
195. To strain every nerve

a) To make utmost efforts
b) to feel weak and tired
c) To be a diligent worker
d) to be methodical in work
196. To flog a dead horse
a) To whip a dead horse
b) to attempt to do the impossible
c) Waste one’s efforts
d) to take advantage of a weakness
197. To show a clean pair of heels
a) To hide b) to escape
c) to pursue d) to follow
198. To die in harness
a) Premeditated murder
b) dying young in an accident
c) To die while in service
d) to be taken by surprise
199. To feather one’s nest
a) To make a residential house
b) something that lasts for a short time
c) To profit in a dishonest way
200. The teacher’s announcement to conduct a
snap test came as a bolt from the blue to
many students.
a) Imaginary b) unexpected
c) forbidden d) heavenly
201. He and his friend are sailing in the same
boat.
a) Sailing together in the same boat.
b) Sharing the financial and social condition
c) Being in the same difficult situation
d) Getting rid of the difficult situation
202. To be successful in today’s world. We
require the gift of the gab.
a) Ability to speak well
b) good interpersonal skills
c) Divine help and guidance
d) a fierce competitive spirit
203. Winter was so bad that the nomadic
tribesmen found it difficult to keep the wolf
from the door.
a) Hunt wild animals
b) escape starvation
c) Get woolen clothes
d) walk on ice
204. There is no soft option to the crisis now.
a) Popular opinion
b) popular solution
c) Easy and agreeable option
d) difficult choice
205. A little gush of gratitude
a) Gradual recovery
b) friendly feeling
c) Excessive labour
d) excessive enthusiasm
206. To lose ground
a) To become less powerful
b) to become less popular
c) To lose foundation
d) to be without a leader
207. To fall back on
a) To oppose something important
b) to suffer an injury on the back in an
accident
c) To fail to do something important in time
d) To seek support out of necessity
208. To make one’s blood boil
a) To make somebody furious
b) to develop fever
c) To get excited
d) to make someone nervous
209. To speak one’s mind.
a) To be frank and honest
b) to think aloud
c) To talk about one’s ideas
d) to express one’s thoughts
210. To make a mountain of a molehill
a) To make advantage of a small thing
b) To give great importance to little things
c) To get into trouble
d) To see a thing with prejudiced mind
211. Hand in glove
a) In close relationship

b) non-cooperative
c) Critical
d) on bad terms
212. To add fuel to the fire
a) To make matters bright
b) to cause additional anger
c) To bring matters to a conclusion
d) to start a revolt
213. Wear and tear
a) A brand name b) damage
c) lot of sorrow d) a warning
214. He is always praised for his gift of the gab.
a) Being lucky
b) getting something free
c) Talent for speaking
d) great skill
215. The teacher’s extra hours of coaching went
a long way in improving the student’s
performance.
a) Took great effort
b) spent a lot of time
c) Extended widely
d) helped considerably
216. The administration found it difficult to cope
with the striking employees.
a) Move b) compromise
c) handle d) subdue
217. The criminal was pardoned at the eleventh
hour just as the was about to be hanged.
a) At eleven o’ clock
b) suddenly
c) At the very last moment
d) at midnight
218. He spoke well though it was his maiden
speech.
a) Long speech b) brief speech
c) first speech d) Emotional speech
219. Do not run down your friends in public.
a) Fight with b) follow
c) make a mention of d) criticize
220. Most parents find it difficult to make both
ends meet because of inflation.
a) To lead a lavish life
b) to live within one’s income
c) To live an active life
d) to lead an miserly life
221. The students were advised to pore over the
lessons thoroughly.
a) Go through b) go down
c) go off d) go out
222. The two famous writers crossed swords
with each other on every issue.
a) Fought physically
b) crossed the road meeting
c) Took different routes
d) disagreed
223. The traffic came to a standstill after the
heavy downpour of rain.
a) Complete halt b) accident spot
c) diversion d) confused disorder
224. Even though the new clerk was given a
difficult task, he remained cool as a
cucumber.
a) Not nervous or emotional
b) caught cold
c) Was happy
d) was scared
225. The car broke down just as it reached the
edge of a cliff. It was indeed a close shave.
a) To share one’s brand
b) very risky
c) narrow escape from danger
d) to be happy
226. When she realized that she had bought a
fake product, she knew that her money had
gone down the drain.
a) Was lost forever
b) dropped in the drain
c) got washed away
d) Her money was safe
227. George Bernard Shaw was blessed with the
gift of the gab.
a) Enormous wealth

b) ability to work hard
c) Ability to speak impressively
d) luck on one’s side
228. You have been caught cheating now you
must face the music.
a) Face the unpleasant consequences
b) stand upto unpleasant consequences
c) Be debarred
d) Be insulted publicly
229. His position in the company was on the
brink of disaster.
a) At the top of b) at the point of
c) on the side of d) On the back of
230. The parents are in high spirits as their son
has got a decent job.
a) In good position b) drunk
c) cheerful d) shocked
231. The police caught the thief red handed.
a) In a red uniform
b) with blood in hands
c) At the time of committing the crime
d) after reading the rules
232. I was so disappointed when my close friend
left me in the lurch.
a) Went away without waiting for me
b) Helped me in difficult times
c) Abandoned me when I needed help
d) Stopped helping me in emergency
233. Some people do not grease anybody’s palm
on any account.
a) Bribe b) flatter
c) cheat d) fight
234. Tagore was a man of letter.
a) Of wide contacts
b) an excellent letter dictator
c) A great writer of letters
d) proficient in literary art
235. His friends beat the boy to pay off old
scores.
a) To refund old dues
b) to take revenge
c) To force him to be a scorer in a match
d) because he had not scored well earlier
236. Chintan is so innocent that he wears his
heart on his sleeve.
a) Wears dress that does not match
b) Expresses his feelings openly
c) Wears colourful dresses
d) Expresses his feelings with the shape of a
heart printed on its sleeve
237. It was a red letter day in the history of the
world.
a) A day with bloodshed.
b) a dangerous note about the destruction
c) A day memorable for some joyful event
d) A day with love and warmth
238. The poor subordinates are made
scapegoats by their superiors.
a) Punished for others’ misdeeds
b) Developed poor relations
c) Treated humbly and respectfully
d) Scolded with arrogant reactions
239. The manager doctored the accounts of the
company.
a) To make changes in account books
b) To clear the doctors bill
c) To verify the accounts in detail
d) To manipulate the accounts
240. She could never measure up to her parents’
expectation.
a) Reach the level
b) work as hard
c) assess the amount
d) Increase her height
241. The little girl with her flawless performance
stole the show.
a) Stole something from the show
b) Crept into the show
c) Won everybody’s praise
d) Disappeared from the show
242. The thief was on good terms with the
people
a) Kept terms and conditions
b) was friendly
c) Followed the rules

d) agreed with them
243. John’s offer of help was turned down by the
police.
a) Sent back b) twisted around
c) refused d) handed over
244. Having no arguments to defend his point,
the speaker began to beat about the bush.
a) Wander across the words
b) speak in a haphazard manner
c) Speak in a round-about manner
d) make use of irrelevant reference
245. They were offered six months rent in lieu of
notice to vacate the building.
a) In spite of b) in place of
c) despite of d) in addition to
246. The reputed company is in the red due to
the recession.
a) Making money b) losing money
c) in danger d) Spending money
247. When the principal was entering the class,
all my friends quietly disappeared, leaving
me alone to face the music.
a) To listen to him
b) to enter into the class
c) to bear the criticism
d) To listen to a favourable comment
248. The Kenyan team proved to be the dark
horse in the ICC World Cup Cricket.
a) A strong intruder
b) a skilled team
c) The most powerful
d) un unexpected winner
249. Yesterday in a collision between a truck and
a car he had a close shave.
a) Maintain cleanliness
b) remove the entire hair
c) A narrow escape
d) close relations
250. The piece of parental property has created
bad blood between the two brothers.
a) Impure relation
b) ill-matched temper
c) Active enmity
d) bad parentage
251. Since you couldn’t accept a timely warning,
it’s no use repenting now. Why cry over spilt
milk?
a) Cry over irreparable loss
b) to regret uselessly
c) Cry needlessly
d) feel guilty of
252. After fifteen years of marriage she did not
expect her husband to leave her in the lurch.
a) Listen to her b) provoke her
c) ignore her d) Desert her
253. Who are we to sit in judgement over their
choices?
a) Lecture b) criticize
c) speak d) communicate
254. The teacher took me to task for not
completing my homework.
a) Gave me additional home work
b) punished me
c) Took me to the principal
d) reduced my homework
255. Do not lose your head when faced with a
difficult situation.
a) Forget anything b) neglect anything
c) panic d) get jealous
256. When I entered the house, everything was
at sixes and sevens.
a) A quarrel among six or seven people
b) To have six or seven visitors
c) In disorder or confusion
d) An unpleasant argument
257. He was pulled up by the director of the
company.
a) Assaulted b) dragged
c) reprimanded d) cleared
258. The storm brought about great destruction
in the valley.
a) Invited b) caused
c) succeeded d) halted

259. The police closed the book on the murder
case.
a) Solved the case of
b) stopped working on
c) Handed the case over to another agency
d) Refused to take up
260. His arguments cut no ice with me.
a) Solved the case of
b) stopped working on
c) Handed the case over to another agency
d) Refused to take up
261. There was a job for me to cut my teeth on.
a) To gain experience
b) to try
c) To sharpen my wits
d) to earn a decent salary
262. The carrot and stick policy pays dividends in
every organization.
a) Fair and foul
b) continuous vigilance
c) Democratic
d) reward and punishment
263. Unless you grease his palms, he will not do
your work.
a) Talk to him b) flatter him
c) beat him d) bribe him
264. I had to pull strings to put up a good show.
a) Play music
b) use personal influence
c) use the instrument
d) Play a song
265. You can easily overcome this situation if
you keep your head.
a) Keep faith in b) remain calm
c) believe in d) Trust the others
266. It is clear that the ideas of both reformers
ran in the same groove.
a) Promoted each other.
B) clashed with each other
c) Moved in harmony
d) moved in different directions
267. This place affords a bird’s eye view of the
green valley below.
a) A beautiful view
b) a narrow view
c) an overview
d) An ugly view
268. He works in fits and starts.
269. Build castles in the air
a) Waste time b) daydream
c) build houses d) work hard
270. Sought after
a) Highly paid b) pursued by
c) in great demand d) With great talent
271. All at sea
a) Very proud b) overjoyed
c) puzzled d) excited
272. To hit below the belt
a) To punish
b) to tie with a belt
c) to hit with a belt
d) To attack unfairly
273. Pot-luck dinner
a) Dinner where every-body brings
something to eat
b) Dinner where everybody pays for his food
c) Dinner where only soup is served
d) Dinner where people eat and play games
at the same time
274. At one’s beck and call
a) To attend a call
b) to be helped by someone
c) To be useful to someone
d) to be dominated by someone
275. To explore every avenue
a) To search all streets
b) to scout the wilderness
c) To find adventure
d) to try evert opportunity
276. A red letter day

a) A dangerous day in one’s life
b) a sorrowful day in one’s life
c) An important or joyful occasion in one’s
life
d) Both a dangerous and sorrowful day in
one’s life
277. To have something up one’s sleeve
a) To hide something in the sleeve
b) to play a magician trick
c) To have a secret plan
d) to play hide and seek
278. On the spur of the moment
a) To act at once
b) to ride a horse in a race
c) To act deliberately
d) to act at the appointed time
279. To bring to light
a) To reveal
b) to conceal
c) to provide luminescence
d) To appeal
280. To hit the jackpot
a) To gamble
b) to get an unexpected victory
c) To be wealthy
d) to make money quickly
281. To burn the candle at both ends
a) To spend stingy
b) to be cautiously
c) To be extravagant
d) to survive difficulty
282. Status quo
a) Unchanged position
b) excellent place
c) Unbreakable statue
d) long queue
283. By fair means or foul
a) Without using common sense
b) without difficulty
c) In any way honest or dishonest
d) having been instigated
284. To look down one’s nose
a) To show anger
b) to retaliate
c) to insult in the presence of others
d) To regard with contempt
285. To shed crocodile tears
a) To weep profusely
b) to pretend grief
c) to grieve seriously
d) To mock something
286. By putting two and two together
a) To mix several things
b) to make an arithmetical calculation
c) To keep people in pairs
d) to deduce from given facts
287. To go scot-free
a) To walk like a native of Scotland
b) to get something free
c) To escape without punishment
d) to save tax
288. At the eleventh hour
a) At eleven O’ clock
b) at the wrong time
c) at the last possible moment
d) at the initial moment itself
289. Birds of the same feather
c) Persons of same caste
b) persons of same colour
c) Birds with same type of feather
d) persons of same character
290. To fight tooth and nail
a) To fight a losing battle
b) to fight heroically
c) To fight cowardly
d) to make every possible effort
291. To call a spade a spade
a) To be frank b) to be sly
c) to be rude d) to be diplomatic
292. A white elephant
a) An extinct species of elephant found in
Burma
b) Huge and colossal waste of human energy

c) A report by the government to give
information
d) Costly and troublesome possession
useless to its owner
293. To miss the bus
a) To miss, the bus that one regularly takes
b) To miss an opportunity
c) To have something to fall back upon
d) To find fault with others
294. As a businessman, my father always
maintained that his transactions constituted
an open book.
a) An account book always open
b) a book of open confessions
c) An opening for new ventures
d) straight forward and hones dealing
295. The project advanced by leaps and bounds.
c) sharply d) simply
296. She is too fond of her own voice.
a) Loves singing
b) very selfish
c) does not listen properly to anyone else
d) very talkative
297. Indian police is, on the whole, high handed
in dealing with citizens.
a) Kind b) overbearing
c) prompt d) adept
298. I take exception to your statement that I am
bad tempered.
a) Do not agree b) feel unhappy
c) object d) feel angry
299. The officer called for an explanation from
the cashier for the shortage of cash.
a) Asked b) begged
c) served a notice d) demanded
300. The actress took cue from her brother and
became successful.
a) Some help b) a hint
c) some money d) learnt acting
301. We wanted the gift to be a surprise for my
mother, but my sister gave the game away.
a) Lost the game
b) gave out the secret
c) gave away the gift
d) Withdrew from the plan
302. Let us have a heart to heart talk to solve this
problem.
a) Good talk b) emotional talk
c) frank talk d) loving talk
303. His speech fell short on the audience.
a) Had no effect
b) moved the audience
c) Impressed the audience
d) was quite short
304. He put across his ideas to the minister.
a) Made available
b) effectively conveyed
c) strongly expressed
d) Laid aside
305. George and I are neighbours, but we don’t
see eye to eye with each other.
a) Like b) interact
c) agree d) fight
306. The question of unemployment is a hard
nut to crack.
a) Difficult task
b) different matter
c) impossible task
d) Inexplicable problem
307. The rat race among the leaders is revolting.
a) Corruption
b) nepotism
c) favoritism
d) fierce competition for power
308. People were dropping like flies in the
intense heat.
a) Collapsing in large numbers
b) getting infected with many diseases
c) Taking leave in large numbers
d) sitting down in the shade
309. He knows the ins and outs of the case.

a) Entry and exit b) separate ways
c) route d) full details
310. The news of the president’s death spread
like wild fire.
a) Spread rapidly
b) caused a major confusion
c) Was a wild rumour
d) set the nation on fire
311. Negative arguments generally end up in
smoke when team members sit together to
discuss important strategies.
a) Create hard feelings.
B) lead to bad habits
c) Spoil good understanding
d) become useless finally
312. When my friend was in Kolkata he ran into
an old friend at the theatre.
a) Hit b) met accidentally
c) planned to meet d) invited
313. Going abroad for a holiday was out of the
question.
a) Undesirable b) impossible
c) unpleasant d) irresistible
314. To eat a humble pie
a) To feel downtrodden
b) to accept defeat
c) To be humiliated
d) to accept abuse
315. To break the ice
a) To start doubting
b) to start a quarrel
c) to start a conversation
d) To break a friendship
316. Not my cup of tea
a) A refreshing drink
b) a routine work
c) not what I like
d) Not liked by me
317. To have second thoughts
a) To change decision
b) to plan carefully
c) To take someone
d) to reconsider
318. Sarla is always ready to eat anyone’s salt.
a) To be one’s guest
b) to cook tasty dishes
c) An infectious disease
d) to deceive someone
319. He will certainly come to grief if he does not
leave his present friends.
a) Addicted
b) go upto the extreme
c) suffer
d) enjoy
320. If you develop friendship with an individual,
you must stand by him through thick and
thin.
a) Think about his/her welfare.
B) under all circumstances
c) To accompany through a thick forest
d) in day and night
321. Nowadays, one gets good literary books
once in a blue moon.
a) From renowned publisher
b) at very low cost
c) When moon gives blue light
d) rarely
322. He decided to bury the hatchet.
a) To keep a secret
b) to make peace
c) to fool someone
d) To bury the wealth
323. Reena is a kind of person who wears her
heart on her sleeve.
a) Expresses her emotions freely
b) expresses her emotions curbingly
c) Suppresses her emotions openly
d) suppresses her excitement
324. I hope to talk him over to our view.
a) Oppose b) analyze
c) convince d) support
325. Fresh out of college, Ram found it difficult
to get a job as he was wet behind the ears.
a) Unsuitable b) inexperienced

c) unhealthy d) irresponsible
326. The officer kicked up a row over the issue.
a) Gave a kick in the air
b) made a great fuss
c) Avoided the issue
d) gave strict orders
327. “ if he does not perform his duties properly,
I will send him packing,” said the manager.
a) Send him to packing department
b) Give him a warning
c) serve him a notice
d) Terminate his services
328. To foam at one’s mouth
a) To brush properly
b) to get very angry
c) To salivate on seeing food
329. To fell like a fish out of water
a) Disgusted b) uncomfortable
c) disappointed d) homeless
a) Too late b) too early
c) immediately d) at the last moment
331. To burn one’s fingers
a) To get hurt physically
b) to suffer financial losses
c) To find work
d) to suffer nervous breakdown
332. To add fuel to fire
a) To investigate b) to insulate
c) to initiate d) To incite
333. She was on the horns of a dilemma as she
had either to leave her job or divorce her
husband.
a) In nervous condition
b) in terrible mood
c) In difficult situation
d) in suspense
334. He died in harness.
a) Ceased to live
b) died to disease
c) died for his country
d) Died while working
335. All his schemes ended in smoke.
a) Came to nothing
b) got on fire
c) burnt up
d) attracted everybody
336. The young boy was kicking his heels in spite
of his mother’s stern warnings.
a) Playing happily
b) kicking someone
c) Wasting time
d) passing a gesture of disrespect
337. Fathima felt that she had been made a
scapegoat for her son’s incompetence.
a) Fool b) witness
c) fall guy d) proxy
338. She denied point-blank her involvement in
the crime.
a) Directly b) desperately
c) stubbornly d) rudely
339. It is hard to strike a bargain with a woman.
a) To finalize a deal
b) to negotiate a deal
c) to negotiate
d) To deal
340. You had better get up now or you will be
late for school.
a) Should b) may
c) might d) can
341. He took his father’s advice to heart.
a) Casually b) patiently
c) seriously d) quietly
342. Can you give me a hand with this luggage?
a) Keep a watch on
b) handle
c) provide me with
d) Help me with
a) At a late stage
b) at the beginning

c) at 11 o’ clock
d) At an early stage
344. 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
345. In a nutshell
a) Angrily b) casually
c) writing d) brief
346. From the bottom of my heart
a) Sincerely b) lowest position
c) totally d) wholly
347. For better or worse
a) Sometimes b) always
c) in good times d) In bad times
348. A hard nut to crack
a) A foolish search b) a difficult problem
c) an easy question d) Expensive thing
349. Hand and glove
a) Very difficult b) open enemy
c) very intimate d) Very rude
350. A lame excuse
a) Unsatisfactory explanation
b) good explanation
c) Useless talk
d) ill feelings
351. At a loss
a) Expert b) unable
c) able d) defeat
352. In black and white
a) Useless b) in writing
c) in short d) in full swing
353. Stand by:
a) Support b) postpone
c) stand up d) resist
354. To give vent to:
a) Cause trouble b) lose courage
c) circulate d) express
355. Part and parcel:
a) Partly b) unnecessary part
c) essential element d) Large part
356. To get wind:
a) To forget b) come to know
c) to tell d) to fly
357. Under the thumb of:
a) Beyond control of b) under the nose of
c) active d) Under control of
358. Fall flat
a) To fail to stand
b) to fail to realise
c) to fail to maintain
d) To fail to produce intended effect
359. Carry weight
a) To carry burden b) carry the day
c) be important d) Carry through
360. To pass away
a) To ignore b) walk past
c) die d) revise
361. Turn down
a) To accept b) reject
c) twist d) weave
362. Die hard
a) Unwilling to change
b) ready to change
c) egoist
d) arrogant
363. Turn up
a) Twist b) appear
c) curt d) wind
364. Bad blood
a) Low blood pressure
b) feeling of love
c) feeling of hatred
d) High blood pressure
365. By fits and starts
a) Regularly b) irregularly
c) certainly d) fairly

366. To put an end to
a) Continue b) start
c) stop d) enforce
367. To hail from
a) Call b) receive
c) come from d) arrive
368. I took exception to his remarks and left the
meeting.
a) Objected b) suggested
c) heard d) excused
369. He turned a deaf ear to his parents’ advice
a) Listen carefully b) refused to obey
c) big help d) attentively
370. Most people live from hand to mouth these
days because of inflation.
a) Lavishly b) happily
c) comfortably d) miserably
371. There are no hard and fast rules for
admission to this college.
a) Easy b) strict
c) fixed d) slow
372. Please hold your tongue in this matter.
Otherwise you will repent.
a) Be silent b) give advice
c) defend d) argue
373. If you want to be happy, cut your coat
according to your cloth.
a) Be honest in your dealings
b) work according to your capacity
c) Live within your means
d) don’t be too ambitious
374. She broke down in the middle of her
speech.
a) Could not proceed b) fell down
c) became angry d) cried
375. He lays out fifty percent of his income on
bonds and shares.
a) Allots b) distributes
c) donates d) spends
376. I will do the work if I am allowed a free hand
in the choice of materials.
a) Complete liberty
b) an expense account
c) to employ men to work
d) unlimited funds
377. He is as hard as nail, never moved by
anything.
a) Tough b) emotionless
c) physically strong d) Hard working
378. He left the town under a cloud.
a) Of his own accord
b) in disgrace
c) with a heavy heart
d) When it was raining
379. The young boy’s act put his father in a
pickle.
a) In a funny position
b) in a serious position
c) In a sad situation
d) in an embarrassing or awkward situation
380. 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
381. She tried to slip off but was caught
immediately.
a) Steal quietly b) go quickly
c) leave quietly d) slide quickly
382. I am looking forward to her arrival.
a) Afraid of
b) expecting with pleasure
c) Expecting
d) confident of
383. Rides the high horse
a) Superior b) went on a vacation
c) started gambling d) Bought a horse
384. Rack and ruin
a) Successful b) debt
c) destroyed d) ransacked

385. To take to task
a) Pass over b) reward
c) punish d) disappoint
386. Iron will
a) Good health
b) strong determination
c) sticks to the point
d) Has high hemoglobin
387. Weal and woe
a) Ups and downs b) joys and sorrows
c) Whole heartedly d) under suspicion
388. I could have continued my higher studies if
I wanted but, that’s water under the bridge.
a) Something I cannot change
b) the time I met bridge accident near the
bridge
c) Something my family did not want
d) The time I went on a cruise
389. My parents want me to study science, but I
will stick to my guns and graduate in
economics.
a) Prefer to disobey them
b) hold on to my decision
c) Refuse to listen to them
d) show them that they are wrong
390. The manager dismissed the proposal out of
hand and said that it was not at all practical.
a) Completely b) directly
c) simply d) quickly
391. The people of this village are the salt of the
earth.
a) Rich b) educated
c) quarrelsome d) kind
392. He accused her of talking through her hat
and refused to accept a word of what she
said.
a) Talking straight b) talking nonsense
c) talking tough d) Talking sense
393. Her mother saw through the excuse she
gave.
a) Revealed b) detected
c) viewed d) hacked
394. She has a bee in her bonnet and can say
anything.
a) Is a crazy person b) is a frank person
c) Is a foolish person d) is a proud person
395. Some people have the habit of working by
fits and starts.
a) Very seriously b) excitedly
c) consistently d) irregularly
396. I expect my friends to stand by me.
a) Energies b) support
c) accompany d) Release
397. The music group broke up
unceremoniously.
a) Went bankrupt
b) broke each other’s instruments
c) Disturbed the neighbourhood
d) disbanded itself
398. She vaguely takes after her grandmother.
a) Constitutes b) follows
c) resembles d) accepts
399. The mother always insists on keeping the
house spick and span.
a) Locked b) safe
c) tidy d) open
400. The man changed colours when I
questioned him on the allocation of funds.
a) Got numbed b) turned happy
c) got motivated d) Turned pale
401. We cannot depend on him for this
assignment as it needs careful handling and
he is like a bull in a china shop.
a) A clumsy person
b) a tactful person
c) a no-nonsense person
d) A felicitous person
402. He made a few statements, but all were
wide off the mark.
a) Irrelevant b) crucial
c) important d) unreasonable

403. The prices are going up by leaps and
bounds.
a) Gradually b) irregularly
c) rapidly d) systematically
404. I did not give in to his request.
a) Approve b) like
c) permit d) yield
405. In the last few years, India has advanced by
leaps and bounds in Industrial sector.
a) Very pathetically b) very slowly
c) very rapidly d) Very competently
406. The whole problem has been swept under
the carpet, but that is not solution.
a) Kept hidden b) ignored
c) solved d) detected
407. The strawberry dessert you made was out
of this world.
a) Extraordinary b) ordinary
c) bitter d) tasteless
408. I take my hat off to all those who donate
blood regularly.
a) Congratulate b) welcome
c) admire d) encourage
409. You must admire the way she sticks to her
guns.
a) Maintains her opinion
b) holds on to the pistol
c) Does not let her weapon go
d) refuses to shoot
410. You better learn to toe the line to avoid
consequences.
a) To be indifferent to rules
b) to disobey rule
c) To follow the lead
d) to make your own rules
411. He promised to look into the matter.
a) To investigate b) to question
c) to peer closely at d) To take care of
412. It is bad to try to fish in troubled waters.
a) Make a profit out of a disturbance
b) Go for fishing and cause trouble
c) Fish in hot weather
d) Catch fish in disturbed waters
413. Thousands put on a daily fight to keep the
wolf from the door.
a) Ward off mosquitoes
b) keep oneself healthy
c) Avoid starvation
d) guard from pickpockets
414. How did you break the ice in the party?
a) Shatter peace b) cause harm
c) break fre d) Initiate something
415. The policy has been declared to be null and
void.
a) Valid b) impossible
c) invalid d) empty
416. He is know for blowing his own trumpet.
a) Clattering b) shouting
c) clamoring d) boasting
417. He cut the Gordian knot by practicing what
he preached.
a) Lessened the difficulty
b) let the difficulty remain as it was
c) Removed the difficulty
d) add to the difficulty
418. He took a leap in the dark with his latest
investment in stocks.
a) Took a risk b) was hesitant
c) was confused d) was cocksure
419. Communicative English is the Achilles’ heel
for the job aspirants.
a) Weak spot
b) source of strength
c) what they cherish most
d) Top priority
420. He is leaving the USA for good.
a) Urgently b) permanently
c) temporarily d) immediately
421. What egged you on to become a social
worker?
a) Urged b) dampened
c) hindered d) discouraged

422. Many politicians in India are not fit to hold
a candle to mahatma Gandhi.
a) Superior b) equal
c) inferior d) indifferent
423. She must be paying through the nose for
the face left.
a) Paying less than necessary
b) paying to much
c) Paying the night amount
d) paying reluctantly
424. He is putting the cart before the horse by
purchasing furniture before buying a house.
a) Doing a thing in the wrong way
b) doing a thing in the right way
c) Committing a great crime
d) doing things meticulously
425. Casting pearls before swine.
a) Speaking nice words and convincing them
b) Offering good things to undeserving
people
c) Uplifting the needy for their welfare
d) Doing worthwhile things to unknown
people
426. To play second fiddle.
a) To reduce the importance of one’s senior
b) Take a subordinate role
c) to do back seat driving
d) To be happy, cheerful and healthy
427. Mary broke a dining-room window and had
to face the music when her father go home.
a) Listen carefully
b) ask a lot of questions
c) listen to music
d) Accept the punishment
428. Villagers always call a spade a spade.
a) To speak in a straightforward manner
b) to call someone a spade
c) To speak ill about someone
d) to speak about spades
429. I am out of my wits and therefore cannot
find a way to solve the problem
immediately.
a) Greatly confused
b) helpless without power
c) totally ignorant
d) Not intelligent enough
430. Why are you jumping down my throat? I
wasn’t even in the house when it happened.
a) Making a joke b) scolding me
c) forcing me to cat d) Running away
431. Hard work pays in the long run.
a) Always
b) over a period of time
c) indefinitely
d) never
432. I felt a fish out of water among the lawyers.
a) Special b) happy
c) uncomfortable d) proud
433. The Cauvery water issue led to apple of
discord between the two governments.
a) Cause of anger
b) cause of hatred
c) cause of quarrel
d) cause of animosity
434. The construction remains unfinished and
the workers have let the grass grow under
their feet.
a) Grown grass all over the lawn
b) gone on a luxury tour
c) Delay doing the work
d) demanded more benefits
435. The police smelt the rat behind the death of
the girl.
a) Got very much confused.
B) identified the cause of death
c) Suspected that something is fishy
d) jumped to the conclusion
436. I have told you time and again not to make
this mistake.
a) Always b) often
c) sometimes d) rarely
437. He handled the situation with an iron fist.
a) Strictly b) leniently
c) softly d) wayward

438. She is leaving the country for good.
a) For the time being b) for good times
c) temporarily d) permanently
439. It poured cats & dogs
a) Rained heavily b) rained lightly
c) dazzled d) hail storm
440. The manager was above board in all his
dealings with his employees.
a) Dishonest b) rude
c) honest d) charitable
441. Whenever I feel blue I like to listen to slow
music.
a) Happy b) gleeful
c) troubled d) gloomy
442. My ten year-old son is an incredible live-
wire.
a) Lazy b) dangerous
c) naughty d) energetic
443. He had to cool his heels before he could get
an appointment with the doctor.
a) To be kept waiting
b) to make publicly known
c) To exercise influence
d) to lose one’s temper
444. The captains of the rival teams should try to
bury the hatchet.
a) Put up a stiff competition
b) make peace
c) Win the game
d) forget the past
445. He stopped at the bar to wet his whistle.
a) Have a nap b) be happy
c) have a problem d) have a drink
446. Over the years, we remained loyal through
thick and thin.
a) To our principal
b) to employers and subordinates
c) In married life
d) in spite of all the difficulties
447. The issues were settled in court, but after a
few days it was back to square one.
a) To return to the starting point
b) to run to the first square
c) To start and return
d) to come to a stop
448. Politicians enjoy blowing their own
trumpets.
a) To boast about their achievements
b) to use one’s own trumpet
c) To blow their trumpet loudly
d) to praise others trumpeting
449. Students must learn to keep their
belongings in apple pie order.
a) Orderly preparation of apple pie
b) in perfect order
c) Ordering for apple pie
d) arranging apples neatly
450. Scientific knowledge is no longer a closed
book in this 21st
century.
a) An unopened book b) a covered book
c) A mystery d) a mysterious book
451. It takes a month of Sundays to chop all that
wood.
a) A short period b) no time
c) a long time d) a special Sunday
452. Let sleeping dogs lie.
a) Dogs can raise tempers
b) do not allow dogs to stand
c) Prevent dog mobility
d) do not bring up an old controversial issue
453. To get admission in present day educational
institutions, all children should be born with
a silver spoon in the mouth.
a) Always hold a silver spoon
b) be born with silver spoon
c) Be born in a rich family
d) be born to silver spoon manufacturer
454. ‘A man of straw’ means
a) An unreasonable person
b) a man of no substance
c) A very active person
d) a worthy fellow

455. Children complain about their parents’
gifts. They should learn not to look a gift
horse in the mouth.
a) Not to find fault with the gifts received
b) Not to ask for more gifts
c) not to find goodness in the gifts
d) Not to look at a horse’s mouth
456. Acquiring a job is a cakewalk for a students
who have good academic performance
coupled with good attitude.
a) A difficult achievement
b) a walkway made with cakes
c) An easy achievement
d) walk away with a cake
457. I tried to feel his pulse on the issue, but in
vain.
a) Find his views b) enlighten him
c) argue with him d) Guide him
458. For this act of indifference, he will be taken
to task by the authority.
a) He will get an official reprimand from the
authority.
b) He will be rewarded by the authority.
c) He will tender his resignation to the
authority.
d) He will be entrusted with an official job.
459. you need to have something up your sleeve
if the present plan does not work.
a) Have some honest means
b) have some hidden sources of money
c) Have a secret pocket in the sleeve
d) have an alternative plan
460. The new manager ruled the roost to every
one.
a) Exercised authority
b) rushed through work
c) Got paid very handsomely
d) created good impression
461. Despite his initial arrogance he had to eat
humble pie.
a) He had to yield under pressure
b) He maintained composure
c) He failed to protest eventually
d) he accepted the food offered
462. He broke down when he heard the news of
his son’s death.
a) Resigned his job b) ceased to smile
c) stopped working d) Wept bitterly
463. “don’t try to throw dust into my eyes. You
will not succeed.”
a) You should not try to blind me with dust.
b) I know how to protect my eyes.
c) I will not let you blind me with dust
d) “don’t try to mislead or confuse me”
464. A man of straw
a) A man of no substance
b) a very active person
c) A worthy fellow
d) an unreasonable person
465. We visit the shopping mall off and on.
a) Up and about b) often
c) really and truly d) Once upon a time
466. Life is an event of give and take.
a) Adjustment b) make believe
c) always d) giving
467. Don’t mix with the bad hats.
a) People with bad hats
b) people of bad character
c) People selling bad hats
d) people of poor status
468. The personality development, class started
with an ice breaking session.
a) Having breakfast
b) starting conversation
c) Introducing chief guest
d) making speeches
469. He chickened out when he confronted
opposition.
a) Ate chicken b) released chicken
c) hatched eggs d) withdrew
470. Try to make do with what you have.
a) Create b) do
c) produce d) manage

471. The scientist worked for donkey’s years to
arrive at the formula.
a) A long time b) a short time
c) for donkeys d) For few years
472. The manager hesitated to assign the job to
the newcomer as he was wet behind the
ears.
a) Young and inexperienced
b) drenched in the rain
c) Unpunctual and lethargic
d) stupid and slow-witted
473. Mrs. Roy Keeps an open house on Saturday
evening parties you’ll find all kinds of people
there.
a) Keeps the gates open for a few persons
b) Welcomes all members
c) Welcomes a select group of people
d) Keeps the doors of the house open
474. The police cordoned off the area after the
explosion.
a) The police did not allow anyone to leave
the area
b) The police filled the whole area
c) The police isolated the area
d) The police checked everyone in the area
475. I saw through the trick and was on guard.
a) Anticipated b) detected
c) witnessed d) defeated
476. He is not a good lawyer but he has the gift
of the gab.
a) He can talk very fast.
B) he can speak very well.
c) He has a good voice.
D) he can pretend convincingly
477. We have to put up with the sorrows of life.
a) Bear patiently
b) fight against
c) welcome cheerfully
d) Treat with indifference
478. The die is cast and nothing can be done
now.
a) The game has been played
b) there has been a failure
c) The effect has worn out
d) the decision has been taken
479. He is in the habit of picking holes in
everything.
a) Delving deep into
b) finding fault with
c) Causing trouble to
d) asking questions about
480. The member took exception to the
secretary’s remark about the current
political situation in the state.
a) Accepted readily b) laughed at
c) objected to d) granted
481. The young servant goes about with the old
master.
a) Tries to know more about
b) adjusts well
c) Moves around
d) goes around
482. The mother was right in giving a piece of her
mind to the daughter.
a) Speaking sadly
b) speaking sharply
c) Speaking kindly
d) speaking cheerfully
483. After getting a severe scolding from his
mother, Raghu Got down to business.
a) Began to work seriously
b) joined his father’s business
c) Started a business
d) became businesslike
484. He was the bad egg in the family.
a) Greedy b) worthless
c) valuable d) unwanted
485. To get into hot water
a) To have a hot bath
b) to keep warm
c) To get into trouble
d) to get drowned
486. A wild-goose chase
a) Run after a bird
b) a fruitful search

c) Long pursuit
d) fruitless pursuit
487. Took to her heels
a) Bent down b) ran off
c) kicked off her shoes d) Rubbed her heels
488. Was plain sailing
a) Was very easy
b) was complicated
c) was competitive
d) Was uncomfortable
489. A bolt from the blue
a) Struck by thunder
b) a piece of bad luck
c) A flash of lighting
d) a complete surprise
490. I have recently changed my job and I am
going to have teething problems.
a) Difficulties at the start
b) difficulties at the end
c) Difficulties all the time
d) problem with my teeth
491. The soldiers fought tooth and nail to save
their country.
a) Using unfair means
b) with strength and fury
c) With weapons
d) as best as they could
492. Chetan is very upset because the new
manager always picks on him.
a) Advises b) warns severely
c) selects d) treats badly
493. After his business failed, he had to work
very hard to keep the wolf from the door.
a) Keep away extreme poverty
b) earn an hones living
c) Regain his lost position
d) defend from enemies
494. The mention of her former husband’s name
still makes Rita foam at the mouth.
a) Angry b) vomit
c) shy d) fall sick
495. We must husband our resources against
hard times.
a) Save b) support
c) sing d) concede
496. The newly elected chief Minister has
promised to bring about changes in the
state.
a) Produce b) make
c) carry d) cause of happen
497. He gave vent to his pleasure with a smile.
a) Shared b) allowed
c) expressed d) enjoyed
498. If you read between the lines you will
appreciate what he writes.
a) Can read leaving lines in between
b) Can read a lot quicker
c) Know what the writer thinks
d) Can read and write in the language
499. To throw dust in one’s eyes.
a) To harm someone b) to deceive
c) To sow false things d) to make blind
500. He is a cut above all the other boys in the
group.
a) Quite taller than
b) more active than
c) A little rougher than
d) rather superior to
501. As soon as the police arrived, the bank
robbers showed the white flag.
a) Calmly left the scene
b) surrendered
c) Were incensed
d) ran away
502. To cut one short.
a) To love one b) to insult one
c) to criticize one d) To interrupt one
503. We must work with all our might and main,
otherwise we cannot succeed.
a) Full force b) complete trust
c) exceptional skill d) Full unity

504. The sailors nailed their colours to their
mast.
a) Put up a colourful mast
b) refused to climb down
c) Took over the ship
d) decided to abandon the ship
505. We had better batter down the hatches.
The weather is unpredictable.
a) Stay in –door
b) prepare for a difficult situation
c) Go somewhere safe
d) face the obstacles
506. It is difficult to have a sensible discussion
with her as she flies off at a tangent.
a) Gets carried away
b) starts discussing something
c) Loses her temper easily
d) does not really understand anything
507. The students found it hard to go at equal
speed with the professor.
a) Get away from b) put up with
c) keep up with d) Race against
508. Let us bury the hatchet and be friends
again.
a) Hide the axe
b) keep the secret
c) Forget the quarrels
d) work together
509. The thief managed to escape by the skin of
his teeth.
a) By running very fast
b) by getting help from his friend
c) By the narrowest margin
d) by disguising himself
510. William left us with a heart-wrenching swan
song.
a) Last cry b) last gift
c) last prayer d) last performance
511. The hunter began to suspect that he had
been sent on a wild goose chase as there was
no white elephant in the forest.
a) To hunt
b) a foolish and useless enterprise
c) A violent chase
d) to speak harshly
512. The Director’s ideas for the development of
the company are all moonshine.
a) Nonsense b) superficial
c) outdated d) exemplary
513. To be a successful lawyer, one must know
how to dot one’s i’s and cross one’s t’s
a) Complete one task at a time
b) write great letters
c) Deal with paperwork
d) be detailed and exact
514. When Ramu lost the money, he was down
in the dumps.
a) Accusing others of stealing
b) searching everywhere (check spelling)
c) Sad and depressed
d) very angry at himself
515. He turned up his nose at my offer.
a) Was taken aback by my offer
b) found it hard to believe my offer
c) Treated my offer with contempt
d) could not accept my offer
516. There are no hard and fast rules that cannot
be relaxed on such an occasion.
a) That is difficult to solve
b) that can be altered
c) That is very quick
d) that cannot be altered
517. Her father strained every nerve to enable
her to get settled in life.
a) Worked very hard
b) spent a huge amount
c) Tried all tricks
d) bribed several persons
518. The present manner of delimitation has
been done in a gerrymandering way.
a) In a legal and constitutional manner
b) in a judicial and fair way
c) In a manipulative and unfair
d) in a dictative manner like the Germans

519. The performance of the lead actors in the
play brought the house down.
a) Made the audience applaud
enthusiastically
b) Made the audience cry
c) Made the audience cry
d) Made the audience request an encore
520. The Alpha and Omega
a) Beginning and end
b) a Shakespearean play
c) A Greek song
d) A Swiss watch
521. Jane earned pin money working part-time
as a waitress.
a) Saved money
b) additional money
c) a small amount of money
d) money to be spend only for luxuries and
treats
522. Indians are going places in the field of
software technology.
a) Going abroad
b) going to spaces
c) Talented and successful
d) friendly and amicable
523. She is a person who pulls no punches.
a) Speaks politely b) speaks frankly
c) speaks rudely d) Speaks sweetly
524. For any group work to be successful, it is
important that everyone is on the same
page.
a) Present for the meeting
b) registered for the work
c) Willing to pay the same fees
d) thinks in a similar way
525. Our plan to go to London is in the air.
a) Undecided
b) certain
c) under consideration
d) For approval
526. My efforts at pest control went in vain, I
have to go back to the drawing board.
a) Plan it all over again
b) take professional help
c) Spend some time researching abroad
d) work at night
527. There is no cut and dried method for doing
this.
a) Simple b) honest
c) ready made d) understandable
528. Suddenly the man blacked out during the
parade and had to be helped to a quiet place.
a) Lost temper
b) lost control over himself
c) Lost consciousness
d) lost balance
529. Hold your horses for a moment while I make
a phone call.
a) Be patient b) stay out
c) be quiet d) wait
530. Sachin Tendulkar’s batting skills make him a
cut above the rest.
a) Taller than b) superior to
c) senior to d) different from
531. I am very interested to know the outcome
of the debate, kindly keep me in the loop.
a) Out of it
b) informed about the fees
c) informed about the last date of joining
d) informed regularly
532. He could not get money from his master
because he rubbed him up the wrong way.
a) Irked or irritated him
b) asked him to speed up
c) Suggested a wrong method
d) advised him to be strict
533. Ask Mr. Das. He can give you all the news
you need: he is always in the swim.
a) Giving news to others
b) at the swimming pool
c) In search of news
d) well-informed and up-to-date
534. You have been trying to solve this puzzle for
a long time, be careful so that you avoid
barking up the wrong tree.

a) Trying to solve problems.
b) trying to find something at a wrong place
c) Keep working constantly
d) Climbing the wrong tree
535. I’ll be able to do my job very will when I
know the ropes.
a) Become bolder
b) work in silence
c) learn the procedures
d) Gain confidence
536. Deepak did not care for his family, he
wanted to gather roses only.
a) To save money miserly
b) to paint a rosy picture of the past
c) To seek all enjoyments of life
d) to obtain fame by hard work
537. A close-fisted person
a) A powerful person b) A miser
c) a close friends d) A cowardly person
538. To feather one’s nest
a) To harbor ill feelings
b) to build one’s house
c) To enrich oneself when opportunity occurs
d) To get something in abundance
539. Our school is within a stone’s throw of the
railway station.
a) Within a certain radius
b) very far off
c) At a short distance
d) within a definite distance
540. I want to tell you in a nut shell, lust for
money and power ruined her life.
a) To tell as objectively as possible
b) confidentially
c) In detail
d) in a brief manner
541. Please be as brief as you can, I have other
fish to fry.
a) To cook the food
b) to take rest
c) some important work to attend to
d) to attend the friends
542. His argument does not hold water.
a) To have effect
b) to influence
c) to check the flow of water
d) Sound logical fact
543. It was her maiden speech on the stage and
she performed will.
a) Unprepared speech
b) sudden speech
c) Primary speech
d) first speech
544. The detective went abroad in search of a
culprit but his journey proved to be a wild
goose chase.
a) Expensive
b) full of difficulties
c) unprofitable adventure
d) Ill advised
545. The students were all ears, when the
speaker started talking about the changes in
the exam.
a) Smiling b) silent
c) restless d) attentive
546. In his salad days he was quite a dandy.
a) Childhood b) adolescence
c) school days d) Old age
547. He is cool about working at night.
a) Ready to work
b) not ready to work
c) Excited about working
d) grudgingly working
548. You cannot throw dust into my eyes.
a) Terrify me b) cheat me
c) hurt me d) abuse me
549. Your behavior is simply beyond the pale.
a) Outside commonly accepted standards
b) Beyond sorrow
c) Uninteresting
d) Something acceptable
550. The much hyped event turned out be a nine
days’ wonder.
a) An event that lasted for nine days

b) Created awe for nine days
c) A dazzling short-lived spectacle of no real
value
d) A dazzling spectacle of great value
551. Listening to the lecture was watching grass
grow.
a) Very boring b) very interesting
c) very confusing d) very informative
552. Suddenly the balloon goes up in the middle
of the conversation.
a) The situation turns unpleasant or serious
b) A sudden shift in the topic of conversation
c) The conversation takes a lighter note
d) An abrupt silence takes place
553. The departmental store is open around the
clock.
a) At different timings
b) early morning
c) Day and night
d) throughout the afternoon
554. Through the reporter’s efforts, many
unknown facts have come to light.
a) Ignited b) flared up
c) brightened d) been revealed
555. I do not see eye to eye with you in this
matter.
a) To give a correct decision
b) to obtain suitable punishment
c) To have the same eyesight
d) to have the same opinion
556. The boy was in Dutch with his friends.
a) In love b) in good terms
c) in awe d) in trouble
557. Why do you fight shy of me?
a) Fight with b) avoid
c) embarrass d) shout at
558. They have latched on to tourism as a way of
boosting the local economy.
a) Promoted b) discovered
c) exposed d) explored
559. When he asked me the way to the cafeteria,
I told him to follow his nose.
a) To find It by himself
b) to ask someone else
c) To follow me
d) to go straight ahead
560. Winning the competition was quite a
feather in my cap.
a) Rewarding
b) an exciting moment
c) An achievement
d) a joy for my parents
561. My father’s dealings are open and above
board.
a) To everyone’s liking
b) mandatory
c) without and secret
d) very clear
562. After the public meeting, the crowd went
haywire.
a) Were in jubilation
b) protested
c) became out of control
d) left the venue
563. He broke off in the middle of the story.
a) Fainted
b) suddenly stopped
c) divided his narrative
d) Took time off
564. Some shots were fired at random.
a) Without any aim
b) for a long time
c) to end quarrel
d) thoroughly
565. I can finish the work by myself, but she
always tries to be a backseat driver.
a) Person who misjudge others
b) person who wants to do things by herself
c) Person who falsely accuses others
d) Person who gives unwanted advice
566. Sheila’s tall tales have no meaning.
a) Jealousy b) greed
c) boasting d) pride

567. The bridge gave way under the heavy
weight.
a) Collapsed b) endured
c) withstood d) stooped
568. His plan was so complicated that it floored
his listeners.
a) Encouraged b) annoyed
c) entertained d) puzzled
569. My uncle’s business has gone to the dogs.
a) Is ruined b) is dead
c) is sick d) is angry
570. Despite the highs and lows, life tends to
average itself out.
a) Balance itself b) be unvarying
c) show equal value d) Get compatible
571. on second thoughts she refused to accept
his invitation.
a) On reconsidering
b) reviewing leisurely
c) moral grounds
d) Seeing his brashness
572. I stirred the hornet’s nest by my honest
statement.
a) Responded to criticism angrily
b) caused anger in many people
c) Stopped people criticizing
d) acted with energy and interest
573. He knows how to break in horses.
a) Rear b) tend
c) train d) force
574. The judge declared the agreement null and
void.
a) Empty b) annulled
c) unavoidable d) not binding
575. We should bury the hatchet and become
friends.
a) Obtain b) influence friends
c) make peace d) keep a secret
1. C 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. C
6. D 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. D
11. C 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. A
16. C 17. B 18. B 19. A 20. C
21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. C
26. C 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. D
31. D 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. D
36. C 37. C 38. C 39. D 40. A
41. A 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. A
46. B 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. D
51. B 52. B 53. A 54. B 55. A
56. A 57. B 58. A 59. B 60. A
61. A 62. C 63. C 64. A 65. D
66. A 67. A 68. B 69. A 70. A
71. C 72. A 73. D 74. B 75. C
76. A 77. B 78. A 79. D 80. C
81. B 82. A 83. C 84. D 85. A
86. C 87. D 88. D 89. A 90. B
91. A 92. A 93. A 94. A 95. D
96. D 97. D 98. C 99. B 100. A
101. D 102. B 103. B 104. C 105. C
106. D 107. C 108. B 109. C 110. D
111. B 112. C 113. B 114. B 115. D
116. C 117. C 118. D 119. B 120. C
121. D 122. A 123. B 124. C 125. D
126. C 127. C 128. C 129. A 130. D
131. D 132. B 133. C 134. B 135. D
136. C 137. B 138. C 139. A 140. A
141. B 142. A 143. C 144. B 145. C
146. D 147. D 148. D 149. C 150. B
151. C 152. A 153. B 154. B 155. A
156. D 157. A 158. C 159. C 160. D
161. C 162. B 163. B 164. A 165. B
166. B 167. A 168. A 169. C 170. A
171. A 172. C 173. A 174. C 175. B
176. B 177. B 178. C 179. A 180. A
181. C 182. B 183. D 184. A 185. B
186. B 187. B 188. B 189. D 190. C
191. C 192. B 193. B 194. D 195. A
196. B 197. B 198. C 199. C 200. B
201. C 202. A 203. B 204. C 205. B
206. C 207. D 208. A 209. A 210. B
211. A 212. B 213. B 214. C 215. D
216. D 217. C 218. C 219. D 220. B
221. A 222. D 223. A 224. A 225. C
226. A 227. C 228. A 229. B 230. C
231. C 232. C 233. A 234. D 235. B
236. B 237. C 238. A 239. D 240. A
241. C 242. B 243. C 244. C 245. B
246. B 247. C 248. D 249. C 250. C
251. A 252. D 253. B 254. B 255. C
256. C 257. C 258. B 259. B 260. B
261. A 262. D 263. D 264. B 265. B
266. A 267. C 268. B 269. B 270. C

271. C 272. D 273. A 274. D 275. D
276. C 277. C 278. A 279. A 280. B
281. C 282. A 283. C 284. D 285. B
286. D 287. C 288. C 289. D 290. D
291. A 292. D 293. B 294. D 295. A
296. B 297. B 298. C 299. D 300. D
301. B 302. C 303. A 304. B 305. C
306. A 307. D 308. A 309. D 310. A
311. D 312. B 313. B 314. B 315. C
316. C 317. D 318. A 319. C 320. B
321. D 322. B 323. A 324. C 325. B
326. B 327. D 328. B 329. B 330. D
331. B 332. D 333. C 334. D 335. A
336. A 337. C 338. A 339. C 340. A
341. C 342. D 343. A 344. D 345. D
346. A 347. B 348. B 349. C 350. A
351. D 352. B 353. A 354. D 355. C
356. B 357. D 358. D 359. A 360. C
361. B 362. A 363. B 364. C 365. B
366. C 367. C 368. A 369. B 370. D
371. C 372. A 373. C 374. D 375. D
376. A 377. A 378. B 379. D 380. C
381. C 382. C 383. A 384. C 385. C
386. B 387. B 388. A 389. B 390. D
391. D 392. B 393. B 394. B 395. D
396. B 397. D 398. C 399. C 400. D
401. A 402. A 403. C 404. D 405. C
406. A 407. A 408. C 409. A 410. C
411. A 412. A 413. C 414. D 415. C
416. D 417. A 418. A 419. A 420. B
421. A 422. B 423. B 424. A 425. B
426. B 427. D 428. A 429. A 430. B
431. B 432. C 433. C 434. C 435. C
436. B 437. A 438. D 439. A 440. C
441. D 442. D 443. A 444. B 445. D
446. D 447. A 448. A 449. B 450. C
451. C 452. D 453. C 454. B 455. A
456. C 457. A 458. A 459. D 460. A
461. A 462. D 463. D 464. A 465. B
466. A 467. B 468. B 469. D 470. D
471. A 472. A 473. B 474. C 475. A
476. B 477. A 478. D 479. B 480. C
481. B 482. B 483. A 484. D 485. C
486. D 487. B 488. A 489. B 490. A
491. D 492. D 493. A 494. A 495. A
496. D 497. C 498. C 499. B 500. D
501. B 502. D 503. A 504. C 505. B
506. A 507. C 508. C 509. C 510. D
511. B 512. B 513. D 514. C 515. D
516. D 517. A 518. C 519. A 520. A
521. D 522. C 523. B 524. D 525. A
526. A 527. C 528. C 529. A 530. B
531. D 532. A 533. D 534. B 535. C
536. C 537. B 538. C 539. C 540. D
541. C 542. D 543. D 544. B 545. D
546. A 547. A 548. B 549. A 550. C
551. A 552. A 553. C 554. D 555. D
556. D 557. B 558. A 559. D 560. A
561. C 562. C 563. B 564. A 565. D
566. C 567. A 568. D 569. A 570. A
571. A 572. B 573. C 574. B 575. C

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