Direction: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase under in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.
At first, there was a show of resistance to the new rule issued by the Government, but the movement had no backbone and speedily collapsed.
(A) strength
(B) support
(C) justification
(D) impact
He has all his ducks in a row, he is complacent.
(A) always scores a zero
(B) never gets confused
(C) has everything ready
(D) is well organized
To let off steam my friend started murmuring
(A) to show his approval
(B) to show his displeasure
(C) to release his tension
(D) to show his anger
When the family in the next house packed off at midnight, I began to smell a rat.
(A) to see hidden meaning
(B) to smell a bad smell
(C) to suspect a trick
(D) to misunderstand
My sincere advice to my maidservant fell on stony ground.
(A) made one stubborn
(B) had little success
(C) was counterproductive.
(D) had a strong impact.
The students of that group have assured their project guide that they will all work against the clock.
(A) work with ensthusiasm
(B) work hard to go against the time
(C) work while keeping patience
(D) work with vigour to finish in limited time
He was out of spirits for a few days after his defeat.
(A) lifeless
(B) uninvolved
(C) gloomy
(D) sober
Adolescence is a period of halcyon days.
(A) happy days
(B) days of preparation
(C) hard days
(D) of mental pressure
He made away with ten thousand rupees in the course of three months.
(A) squandered
(B) saved
(C) earned
(D) ran away with
Do not lose your head in public.
(A) be embarrassed
(B) shave your hair
(C) get angry
(D) get a headache
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