Simplified guide of MCQs for Exams, Interviews

Sub Topic: Idioms and Phrases

1 .  Complete the Proverb "A friend in need is a friend _______"

  • A. Not enemy
  • B. Of others
  • C. Indeed
  • D. Of Course

Correct Answer:

Indeed


2 .  “TO EGG ON” means ?

  • A. to advise
  • B. to ask
  • C. to urge
  • D. to warn

Correct Answer:

to urge


3 .  “MALA FIDE” means ?

  • A. Bad intention
  • B. Genuine
  • C. Trustworthy
  • D. Generous

Correct Answer:

Bad intention


4 .  “Weal and woe” means__________?

  • A. Up & down
  • B. Joys & sorrows
  • C. whole heartedly
  • D. Extreme hate

Correct Answer:

Joys & sorrows


5 .  “Never-never land” means?

  • A. An ideal pace
  • B. Dreamland
  • C. A worthless place
  • D. A useless situation

Correct Answer:

An ideal pace


6 .  “Hornet’s nest” means?

  • A. A bee’s house
  • B. A violent situation
  • C. A good situation
  • D. A dangerous place

Correct Answer:

A violent situation


7 .  He was undecided. He “let the grass grow under his feet”.

  • A. loitered around
  • B. stayed out
  • C. sat unmoving
  • D. moved away

Correct Answer:

loitered around