431. He always leads others up the garden path.
A. befools others
B. advises others to their advantage
C. deceives others
D. worries others
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Idioms And Phrases MCQs
432. At one’s beck and call
A. Enjoying oneself without caring for others
B. To be always at one’s service
C. To be under one’s subjugation
D. To be in an advantageous position
✅ The correct answer is option B.
433. To be at daggers drawn
A. To be frightened
B. To be ready to face danger
C. To threaten one
D. To be bitter enemy
✅ The correct answer is option D.
434. I stood my ground inspite of many pressures.
A. remained firm
B. was obstinate
C. was prejudiced
D. felt shaky
✅ The correct answer is option A.
436. There was opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of the Government.
A. the majority
B. the ordinary members
C. the cabinet members
D. the official machinery
✅ The correct answer is option B.
437. Will o’ the wisp
A. Anything which eludes or deceives
B. To act in a childish way
C. To act in a foolish way
D. To have desires unbacked by efforts
✅ The correct answer is option A.
438. He will win this election hands down.
A. win easily
B. win with a big margin
C. win with a narrow margin
D. scrape through
✅ The correct answer is option A.
439. The speaker gave a bird’s eye view of the political conditions in the country.
A. a detailed presentation
B. a biased view
C. a general view
D. a personal view
✅ The correct answer is option C.
440. His promotion is on the cards.
A. due
B. evident
C. certain
D. probable
✅ The correct answer is option C.