A. understand
B. remember
C. forget
D. think
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Idioms And Phrases MCQs
The popularity of the yesteryears’ superstar is on the wane.
A. growing more
B. at its peak
C. growing less
D. at rock bottom
✅ The correct answer is option C.
In parliament, every member can have the floor with the permission of the speaker.
A. leave the house
B. make a speech
C. raise an issue
D. speak against his own party
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Once in a while he might gamble a little.
A. frequently
B. continually
C. seldom
D. occasionally
✅ The correct answer is option D.
He bids fair to be an excellent cricketer.
A. seems likely
B. is ambitious
C. is confident
D. is unlikely
✅ The correct answer is option A.
To give a rap on the knuckles
A. To eulogise
B. To chatise
C. To condemn
D. To rebuke
✅ The correct answer is option D.
At Christmas, even the elderly fathers paint the town red.
A. indulge in rioting
B. paint the houses red
C. spill red wine
D. have a lively time
✅ The correct answer is option D.
With regard to licensing policy, it is advisable for every state to cut corners.
A. become lenient
B. amend the existing rules
C. exercise strict control
D. simplify the procedure
✅ The correct answer is option D.
To accept the Gauntlet
A. To accept defeat
B. To accept a challenge
C. To suffer humiliation
D. To accept an honour
✅ The correct answer is option B.
We should abstain from casting aspersions on the character of our colleagues.
A. passing critical remarks
B. cracking silly jokes
C. paying left-handed compliments
D. passing slanderous remarks
✅ The correct answer is option D.