Exercise-22
Directions: In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, meaning of the idiom/phrase in italics in choose the one which best expresses the sentence.
1.I have warned him (now and then) not to resort to violence.
 (a) consistently
 (b) frequently
 (c) occasionally
(d) repeatedly
2. His phenomenal success shows that he has got the (Midas touch).
(a) fabulous wealth
(b) tremendous acquaintances and resources
(c) superhuman qualities
(d) ability to succeed in all projects
3. The new economic policy is likely (to run into rough weather) (Assistant Grade, 1994)
(a) make things difficult
 (b) confuse matters
(c) encounter difficulties
 (d) create problems
4. The story published in the newspaper is not true, but the journalist has painted (it in bright colors).
(a) provided illustrations with it
 (b) exaggerated it
(c) made it more comic
(d) added some emotional incident to it
5. It requires unparalleled courage (to set the Thames on fire).
(a) do a heroic deed
(b) destroy with fire
(c) do something extraordinary or brilliant
 (d) wreak evil on something
6. The social worker rendered (yeoman service) to the victims.
 (a) excellent service
(b) paid service
 (c) free, generous help
(d) needed aid
7. The soldiers (laid down their arms). (N.D.A. 1991)
(a) put their arms on the ground
(b) surrendered
(c) refused to obey orders
 (d) put the arms in their place
8. His biographers discovered to their surprise that he was an atheist (to the backbone).
 (a) completely
(b) by birth
(c) by and large rat
(d) to some extent
9. In modern democratic societies (lynch law) seems to have become a common feature in almost all the spheres of life. (Section Officers, 1993)
(a) law of the parliament
(b) law of the constitution
 (c) law of the mob
 (d) law of the underworld
10. Sachem (has bitten of more than he can) chew.
(a) is always hungry
 (b) is trying to do too much
(c) is very greedy
 (d) has little regard for others
11. He came to meet me when I was (in the dumps).
(a) in high spirits
 (b) in low spirits
 (c) too busy
 (d) engaged in official work
12. Sunil thought his skill would match up to Kasha’s bulk, but in the fight he was (beaten neck and crop.) (I. Tax & Central Excise, 1993)
 (a) softly
(b) completely
(c) swiftly
(d) profoundly       Â
13. It is better to have one friend who is as (true as steel) than to have fifty acquaintances who refuse to recognize you in your hour of need.
(a) is strong
 (b) is physically and mentally fit
 (c) is with you
 (d) is very loyal and dependable
 (e) always speaks the truth
14. She (thinks highly of you) but I doubt whether you would be able to prove yourself to her expectations.
(a) gives you great regard
(b) wants you to rise high in life
 (c) has a good Onion about you
 (d) thinks that you pretend to be what you are not
15. His (oily tongue) has won him the promotion. (Hotel Management, 1991)
 (a) soft speech
(b) word power
(c) flattery
(d) fluency in speech
Answers:
1.(c)Â Â Â Â Â 2. (d)
3. (c)Â Â Â Â Â 4. (b)
5. (a)Â Â Â Â 6. (c)
7. (b)Â Â Â Â 8. (a)
9. (c)Â Â Â Â 10. (b)
11. (a)Â Â Â 12. (b)
13. (d)Â Â Â 14. (c)
15. (c)
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