Learn and Examine Yourself

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Phrases and Idioms
 
1. Find out the correct meaning of ‘A hard nut to crack’
Difficult
Not easy
Tartap
Difficulty
 
2. What is the meaning of the expression “bottom of my heart”?
close to my heart
core of my heart
lower part of my heart
close to my liver
 
3. A bird in hand is worth tow in the bush. The sentence means------
Take what you have got readily instead of expecting better in the future.
Something is better than nothing.
Better an empty house than an ill tenant.
One needs to learn how to make profit.
 
4. Choose the correct meaning:-
He raised his eyebrow at my explanation.
Show surprise to disapproval
Show agreement
Show happiness
Show indifference
 
5. Maiden speech means-----
Late speech
Early speech
Final speech
First speech
 

6. You should show good manners in the company of young ladies.
--Which is the appropriate phrase for the underlined expression above?
behave gently
practise manners
behave yourself
do not talk rudely
 
7. ‘Hold water’ means----
keep water
Drink water
Bear examination
store water
 
8. Through thick and thin’ means
under all conditions
to make thick and thin
not clear in understanding
of great density
 
9. The invention of computer has turned over a new leaf in the history of modern technology.
Which of the following is nearest in meaning to the italicized idiom above?
created a new history
began a new civilization
opened a new chapter
created a sensation
 
10. I caught sight ---- the man.
at
with
for
of
 

       

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