English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In the following questions, an idiomatic expression and its four meanings are given. Find out the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression.

To be in the doldrums
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    to be in a tough spot
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    to be caught lying
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    to be caught in a hurricane
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  • 4
    to be misunderstood
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  • 5
    to be in low spirits
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Answer : 5. "to be in low spirits"
Explanation :

The idiom, 'to be in the doldrums' means 'to be depressed, low spirited or sluggish'. The use of the idiom can be seen in the following sentence: Harry has been in the doldrums ever since he lost his job as a print journalist.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Rose-coloured glasses

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    a positive outlook on life
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  • 2
    a difficult situation
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  • 3
    an outdated attitude
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  • 4
    a belief not based on facts
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Answer : 1. "a positive outlook on life"
Explanation :

The correct answer is- a positive outlook on life. Let's look at the meaning of the given idiom: Rose-coloured glasses- the tendency to see things in a positive light.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

One track mind

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    thinking of another point of view
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    using a well-known path
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    always thinking of only one thing
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  • 4
    waiting anxiously for something
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Answer : 3. "always thinking of only one thing"
Explanation :

The correct answer is Always thinking of only one thing. Let's look at the meaning of the given idiom: One-track mind: used in reference to a person whose thoughts are preoccupied with one subject or interest.


Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

On the double

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    on the verge of collapse
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    at a fast pace
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    out of order
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    between two undesirable things
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Answer : 2. "at a fast pace"
Explanation :

The correct answer is 'at a fast pace'. In the given sentence 'On the double' is an idiom. The meaning of it is as follows: On the double: very quickly and without any delay.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Over one’s head

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    something totally unexpected
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  • 2
    being at a disadvantage
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    unable to function as before
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  • 4
    beyond one’s capability to understand something
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Answer : 4. "beyond one’s capability to understand something"
Explanation :

The correct answer is "beyond one's capability to understand something". Key Points. Given Idiom: Over one's head means too complicated to be understood by one. For example, My jokes always seem to go over one's head.


Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A fair weather friend

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    an unreliable friend
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  • 2
    a dependable friend
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  • 3
    a friend turned into an enemy
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  • 4
    a jealous friend
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Answer : 1. "an unreliable friend"
Explanation :

The given idiom is 'a fair-weather friend'. This idiom means - a person whose friendship cannot be relied on in times of difficulty. For example: Don't rely on her, she is a fair-weather friend.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To call the shots
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    to be the person in charge
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  • 2
    to be blissfully happy
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    to be in debt
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    Wrong
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    to lack control
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Answer : 1. "to be the person in charge"
Explanation :

The correct answer is "to be the person in charge". Key Points. Given Idiom: To call the shots means to be the person in charge, to have control over the progress of a situation. For example, With no boss to call the shots, he drew ideas from all over.

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

She felt like a fish out of water at her new job.

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    angry and hurt
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  • 2
    comfortable and relaxed
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  • 3
    uncomfortable and restless
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  • 4
    happy and free
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Answer : 3. "uncomfortable and restless"
Explanation :

someone who is uncomfortable in a specific situation: I felt like a fish out of water at my new school.

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