441. To rip up old sores
A. To revive a quarrel which was almost forgotten
B. To censure someone in strong terms
C. To strain one’s thoughts to the most
D. To preserve oneself from harm
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Idioms And Phrases MCQs
442. He knew she was dead but was completely at sea about the cause of her death.
A. anxious
B. confused
C. ignorant
D. certain
✅ The correct answer is option B.
443. Non of this hanky-panky; please talk straight.
A. indifference
B. jugglery
C. diversification
D. obsession
✅ The correct answer is option B.
444. The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him.
A. irritated
B. annoyed
C. surprised
D. hurt intensely
✅ The correct answer is option D.
445. To hold something in leash
A. To restrain
B. To disappoint
C. To dismiss
D. To discourage
✅ The correct answer is option A.
446. My mother is in raptures over her new stove.
A. very enthusiastic
B. working vigorously
C. completely dissatisfied with
D. extremely angry
✅ The correct answer is option A.
447. It is time that professors came down from their ivory towers and studied the real needs of the students.
A. Detachment and seclusion
B. A tower made of ivory
C. Prison
D. Dream lands
✅ The correct answer is option A.
448. Having sold off his factory, Mr. Roy is now a gentleman at large.
A. held in high esteem
B. respected to everybody
C. has no serious occupation
D. living comfortably
✅ The correct answer is option C.
449. Sumit had to look high and low before he could find his scooter key.
A. nowhere
B. always
C. everywhere
D. somewhere
✅ The correct answer is option C.
450. No caring for the family, Devender wanted to gather roses only.
A. wanted to paint a rosy picture of the past
B. wanted to start business of roses
C. wanted to make safe investment
D. wanted to seek all the enjoyments of life
✅ The correct answer is option D.