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.
She wanted to go hiking but her mother put her foot down and now she's going by bus.
(A) scolded her badly
(B) got Irritated
(C) took a firm stand
(D) expressed her displeasure
He made my day by telling me how important I was to him.
(A) spoiled my day
(B) made me resentful
(C) gave me great pleasure
(D) displeased me
A small fry
(A) little
(B) important
(C) unimportant
(D) weak
Once the case reached the court, the police washed their hands off it.
(A) disassociated themselves from.
(B) seemed eager to continue.
(C) waited for a response to.
(D) claimed credit for.
Regardless of what her parents said, she wanted to let her hair down that night.
(A) comb her hair
(B) work till late
(C) really enjoy
(D) wash her hair
He has the habit of getting into a row over trivial matters.
(A) seeking the help
(B) picking up a fight
(C) getting a right path
(D) giving unwanted advice
She didn't realize that the clever salesman was taking her for a ride.
(A) pulling her along
(B) forcing her to go with him
(C) trying to trick her
(D) taking her in a car
Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.
Q :There is no point in discussing the new project with him as he always pours cold water on any new ideas.
(A) disapproves
(B) postpones
(C) puts off
(D) dislikes
His utopian idea was entertaining but not acceptable.
(A) classic idea
(B) intelligent idea
(C) unworthy idea
(D) imaginary idea
I jumped out of my skin when the explosion happened.
(A) was nervous
(B) was angry
(C) was in panic
(D) was excited
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