Attempt Idioms and Phrases Practice Test 1 for Banks, SSC and Railway

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Idioms and Phrases Practice Test 1

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Direction: In the following question, three statements have been given, and a phrase/idiom has been highlighted in each of them. Identify the statement(s) in which the phrase/idiom fits contextually to convey a logical meaning.

Q. A firm/steady hand on the tiller

I. Though domestic gamers cannot download PUBG Mobile India, however, they can have a firm hand on the tiller PUBG Mobile global version.

II. He was convinced that the job of those in power was to keep a firm hand on the tiller guiding the course of national development.

III. `If ever there was an urgent need for a steady hand on the tiller, it is now,' said one European diplomat.

Both I and II

Only I

Both I and III

Both II and III

All I, II, and III

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Direction: In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Q. Racist feelings almost certainly lie at the heart of these recent attacks.

The last of one's ready or available ploys or tricks

To be the basic cause of something unpleasant

A certainty that something will happen or be true

To hate somebody from the core of heart

Everyone must be self-sufficient.

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Q. Take a punt at/on

I. The then Indian management took a punt on a few players, leaning on their class and hoping they would perform on the park.

II. These investors are generally more cautious than speculative hedge funds willing to take a punt at a higher price.

III. Many tech websites like this try to take a punt at what cultural trends will be like, but few of them are ever on the mark.

Only I

Both I and III

Both II and III

All I, II, and III

Both I and II

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Q. Stop one (something) dead in one’s (its) tracks

I. The Cricket interim board halted the works as it stopped the CEO dead in her tracks in a move that left the staff confused.

II. I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw the bear while taking a stroll in the woods.

III. The van juddered to a halt dead in its tracks.

Only I

Both I and III

All I, II, and III

Both II and III

Both I and II

5 / 10

Q. Rear one’s head

I. Now the same ugly forces of racial hatred are beginning to rear their heads again.

II. You two go ahead - Sam and I'll rear our heads.

III. Even after she had earned her place in team (Paris Saint-Germain), gender bias sometimes reared its head.

Only I

Both I and II

Both I and III

All I, II, and III

Both II and III

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Direction: In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Q. Rarely, if ever, are knee jerk reactions helpful – particularly if based on a single video or social media post.

Under stress

Lower sales

An automatic response

Extreme disdain

Partial acceptance with hidden apprehension

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Q. In the thick of things

I. From being actively involved in the rollout of India’s unique identity project Aadhaar to heading the government’s empowered group on COVID-19 vaccine administration, the former TRAI chairman has been in the thick of things.

II. She stood beside her friend in the thick of things.

III. Even when you find yourself in the thick of things, try to take a moment each day and take a deep, calming breath.

Both II and III

Only I

Both I and III

All I, II, and III

Both I and II

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Direction: In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Q. Environmental groups smell blood, and are increasing their campaign against the airport.

To be terrified or horrified by somebody or something

To have a fight or serious argument

Harmed but not defeated

anger or a bad relationship due to past problems with someone

To recognize an opportunity to be more successful

9 / 10

Direction: In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Q. All her efforts to be polite went by the board and she started to shout.

Involving every part or person of an organization

To be calm

To be shy

To be honest and legal

To be rejected or ignored

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Direction: In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Q. We needed to go outside, as the children were bouncing off the wall.

Of a person, to move or change between several different things

To discuss an idea with one, in order to gauge interest in it or get feedback.

In continuous, consecutive, unbroken succession

To be excited and full of nervous energy

A sign that something is healthy or recovering, when in fact the thing is already on its way to ruin, collapse, or stagnation.

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