Idioms test 21 Welcome to your Idioms test 21 Name Email 1. William left us with a heartwrenching swan song. (1) last cry (2) last gift (3) last prayer (4) last performance None 2. The hunter began to suspect that he had been sent on a wild goose chase as there was no white elephant in the forest. (1) to hunt (2) a foolish and useless enterprise (3) a violent chase (4) to speak harshly None 3. The Director’s ideas for the development of the company are all moonshine. (1) nonsense (2) superficial (3) outdated (4) exemplary None 4. To be a successful lawyer, one must know how to dot one’s i’s and cross one’s t’s. (1) complete one task at a time (2) write great letters (3) deal with paperwork (4) be detailed and exact None 5. When Ramu lost the money, he was down in the dumps. (1) accusing others of stealing (2) searching everywhere (3) sad and depressed (4) very angry at himself None 6. He turned up his nose at my offer. (1) was taken aback by my offer (2) found it hard to believe my offer (3) treated my offer with contempt (4) could not accept my offer None 7. There are no hard and fast rules that cannot be relaxed on such an occasion. (1) that is difficult to solve (2) that can be altered (3) that is very quick (4) that cannot be altered None 8. Her father strained every nerve to enable her to get settled in life. (1) worked very hard (2) spent a huge amount (3) tried all tricks (4) bribed several persons None 9. The present manner of delimitation has been done in a gerrymandering way. (1) in a legal and constitutional manner (2) in a judicial and fair way (3) in a manipulative and unfair way (4) in a dictative manner like the Germans None 10. The performance of the lead actors in the play brought the house down. (1) made the audience applaud enthusiastically (2) made the audience leave (3) made the audience cry (4) made the audience request an encore None 11. People like her, who are salt of the earth, are very difficult to find. (1) dedicated to better the world (2) good, honest and ideal (3) extraordinary (4) one with the common folk None 12. The Alpha and Omega (1) beginning and end (2) a Shakespearean play (3) a Greek song (4) a Swiss watch None 13. Jane earned pin money working part-time as a waitress. (1) saved money (2) additional money (3) a small amount of money (4) money to be spent only for luxuries and treats None 14. Indians are going places in the field of software technology. (1) going abroad (2) going to spaces (3) talented and successful (4) friendly and amicable None 15. She is a person who pulls no punches. (1) speaks politely (2) speaks frankly (3) speaks rudely (4) speaks sweetly None 16. For any group work to be successful, it is important that everyone is on the same page. (1) present for the meeting (2) registered for the work (3) willing to pay the same fees (4) thinks in a similar way None 17. Our plan to go to London is in the air. (1) undecided (2) certain (3) under consideration (4) for approval None 18. My efforts at pest control went in vain, I have to go back to the drawing board. (1) plan it all over again (2) take professional help (3) spend some time researching abroad (4) work at night None 19. There is no cut and dried method for doing this. (1) simple (2) honest (3) ready made (4) understandable None 20. Suddenly the man blacked out during the parade and had to be helped to a quiet place. (1) lost temper (2) lost control over himself (3) lost consciousness (4) lost balance None 21. Hold your horses for a moment while I make a phone call. (1) Be patient (2) Stay out (3) Be quiet (4) Wait None 22. Sachin Tendulkar’s batting skills make him a cut above the rest. (1) taller than (2) superior to (3) senior to (4) different from None 23. I am very interested to know the outcome of the debate, kindly keep me in the loop. (1) out of it (2) informed about the fees (3) informed about the last date of joining (4) informed regularly None 24. The secretary’s thoughtless remark added fuel to the fire. (1) added humour to the situation (2) worsened the difficult situation (3) helped in improving the situation (4) prevented the situation None 25. He could not get money from his master because he rubbed him up the wrong way. (1) irked or irritated him (2) asked him to speed up (3) suggested a wrong method (4) advised him to be strict None 26. Ask Mr. Das. He can give you all the news you need : he is always in the swim. (1) giving news to others (2) at the swimming pool (3) in search of news (4) well–informed and up–to–date None 27. You have been trying to solve this puzzle for a long time, be careful so that you avoid barking up the wrong tree. (1) trying to solve problems (2) trying to find something at a wrong place (3) keep working constantly (4) climbing the wrong tree None 28. I’ll be able to do my job very well when I know the ropes. (1) become bolder (2) work in silence (3) learn the procedures (4) gain confidence None 29. Deepak did not care for his family, he wanted to gather roses only. (1) to save money miserly (2) to paint a rosy picture of the past (3) to seek all enjoyments of life (4) to obtain fame by hardwork None 30. a close-fisted person (1) a powerful person (2) a miser (3) a close friend (4) a cowardly person None Time's up
