A. beside
B. in addition to
C. together with
D. in place of
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Idioms And Phrases MCQs
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
A. tried to cause an accident
B. helped in the execution of the plan
C. thwarted the execution of the plan
D. destroyed the plan
✅ The correct answer is option C.
He is a great hand at organising public meetings.
A. very fond of
B. expert at
C. accustomed to
D. well qualified for
✅ The correct answer is option B.
I cannot put up with that nasty fellow.
A. appreciate
B. endure
C. control
D. forgive
✅ The correct answer is option B.
I want none of your back chat.
A. impertinent remarks
B. complaints
C. trenchant criticism
D. pleasing remarks
✅ The correct answer is option A.
To hit the jackpot
A. To gamble
B. To get an unexpected victory
C. To be wealthy
D. To make money unexpectedly
✅ The correct answer is option B.
To set the people by ears
A. To box the people
B. To insult and disgrace the people
C. To punish heavily
D. To excite people to a quarrel
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Do not add fuel to the fire.
A. create problem
B. harass
C. aggravate trouble
D. calm down
✅ The correct answer is option C.
As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time.
A. giving speeches
B. the object of admiration
C. the centre of attraction
D. an object of public notice
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Something up one’s sleeve
A. A grand idea
B. A secret plan
C. A profitable plan
D. Something important
✅ The correct answer is option B.