IDIOM & PHRASES MCQ
प्रश्न 1: Complete the given sentence by choosing the most suitable idiom from the options provided:
The company _____ for the hardship of the workers during the strike by distributing food coupons and cash.
Village Development Officer Exam 2025A) nipped in the bud
B) paid lip service
C) put the cart before the horse
D) made amends
उत्तर: MADE AMENDS
व्याख्या: ‘Made amends’ का अर्थ है क्षतिपूर्ति करना या गलती सुधारना। कंपनी ने हड़ताल के दौरान श्रमिकों को खाद्य कूपन और नकद देकर उनकी कठिनाई का प्रतिकार किया।
प्रश्न 2: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom.
You should have seen the state he was in before his interview. He was as anxious as _____.
Rajasthan Patwar Exam 2025 1st ShiftA) a cool cucumber
B) a cat on a hot tin roof
C) a dare devil
D) a copy cat
उत्तर: A CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
व्याख्या: ‘A cat on a hot tin roof’ idiom अत्यधिक बेचैन और चिंतित अवस्था को दर्शाता है। व्यक्ति साक्षात्कार से पहले इतना घबरा गया था।
प्रश्न 3: Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
He abdicated the throne _____ his eldest son.
CET 2024 (12th Level) 24 October Shift-IIA) in lieu of
B) by way of
C) in favour of
D) against
उत्तर: IN FAVOUR OF
व्याख्या: ‘In favour of’ का अर्थ है किसी के पक्ष में या समर्थन में। राजा ने सिंहासन अपने सबसे बड़े पुत्र के पक्ष में त्याग दिया।
प्रश्न 4: Choose the most appropriate word to complete the given sentence:
When are you bringing _____ the next issue of your journal?
CET 2024 (12th Level) 24 October Shift-IIउत्तर: OUT
व्याख्या: ‘Bring out’ phrasal verb का अर्थ है प्रकाशित करना। पत्रिका का अगला अंक कब प्रकाशित कर रहे हो?
प्रश्न 5: CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE WORD FOR THE PHRASE “FIT TO DRINK” :
CET 2024 (Graduate) 28 September 2024 Shift-2A) Hard and Saline
B) Potable
C) Venial
D) Contaminated
उत्तर: POTABLE
व्याख्या: ‘Potable’ वह जल है जो पीने योग्य और सुरक्षित हो। यह शुद्धता का पर्यायवाची शब्द है।
प्रश्न 6: From the options below, choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence :
Laila’s feelings “down in the dumps” is a temporary phase.
CET 2024 (Graduate) 28 September 2024 Shift-2A) Feeling very sad
B) Poverty
C) Malnutrition
D) Feeling elated
उत्तर: FEELING VERY SAD
व्याख्या: ‘Down in the dumps’ idiom गहरे दुःख या अवसाद की स्थिति को दर्शाता है। लैला की उदासी अस्थायी है।
प्रश्न 7: Choose the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given below:
His eldest son, a spendthrift, is a thorn in his side.
CET 2024 (Graduate) 28 September 2024 Shift-1A) Having a disease
B) Is in a painful condition
C) A constant source of annoyance to him
D) An asset
उत्तर: A CONSTANT SOURCE OF ANNOYANCE TO HIM
व्याख्या: ‘A thorn in his side’ निरंतर परेशानी का कारण बनना। बेटे का खर्चीला स्वभाव पिता के लिए सिरदर्द है।
प्रश्न 8: Identify the most appropriate idiom which can replace the underlined words:
Rohit has the reputation of complicating and confusing things when any issue is raised in the meeting.
CET 2024 (Graduate) 27 September 2024 Shift-2A) got our wires crossed
B) as clear as mud
C) muddying the waters
D) in complete shambles
उत्तर: MUDDYING THE WATERS
व्याख्या: ‘Muddying the waters’ स्थिति को और जटिल व अस्पष्ट बनाना। रोहित बैठक में मुद्दों को उलझा देता है।
प्रश्न 9: In the sentence given, replace the underlined words, choosing the most suitable idiom from the options below:
He was arrested without being given a reason.
CET 2024 (Graduate) 27 September 2024 Shift-1A) at odds and ends
B) out and out
C) over and above
D) for no rhyme or reason
उत्तर: FOR NO RHYME OR REASON
व्याख्या: ‘For no rhyme or reason’ बिना किसी तर्क या कारण के। गिरफ्तारी का कोई उचित कारण नहीं बताया गया।
प्रश्न 10: Replace the underlined words with a single most appropriate word from the options given below:
Passengers should not get-off from a moving train.
Supervisor(Women) – 2024A) walk
B) climb
C) crowd
D) alight
उत्तर: ALIGHT
व्याख्या: ‘Alight’ यात्रीगण चलती ट्रेन से उतरने का पर्यायवाची शब्द है। यह औपचारिक भाषा में प्रयुक्त होता है।
प्रश्न 11: THE MEANING OF THE IDIOM ‘TO HARP ON THE SAME STRING’ IS :
Junior Legal Officer – 2023 (Paper-4) (GEN. HINDI & GEN. ENGLISH)A) to entertain everyone
B) to use a single string on the violin
C) to dwell tediously on the same subject
D) to play a musical instrument
उत्तर: TO DWELL TEDIOUSLY ON THE SAME SUBJECT
व्याख्या: ‘To harp on the same string’ एक ही विषय पर बार-बार उबाऊ ढंग से चर्चा करना। व्यक्ति पुरानी बात को दोहराता रहता है।
प्रश्न 12: Choose the option that gives correct meaning of the idiom :
“Cock and bull story”
Junior Legal Officer – 2023 (Paper-4) (GEN. HINDI & GEN. ENGLISH)A) An incompatible partnership
B) An excellent relationship
C) Improbable tale
D) False friends
उत्तर: IMPROBABLE TALE
व्याख्या: ‘Cock and bull story’ अविश्वसनीय या झूठी कहानी। यह ऐसी कथा है जिस पर विश्वास करना कठिन हो।
प्रश्न 13: Choose the option that gives correct meaning of the phrasal verb :
Do away with
Junior Legal Officer – 2023 (Paper-4) (GEN. HINDI & GEN. ENGLISH)A) work together
B) eliminate
C) recommend
D) include
उत्तर: ELIMINATE
व्याख्या: ‘Do away with’ समाप्त करना या हटाना। पुरानी प्रणाली को पूरी तरह उन्मूलन करना।
प्रश्न 14: Choose the option that best explains the given idiom :
“At sixes and sevens”
Junior Legal Officer – 2023 (Paper-4) (GEN. HINDI & GEN. ENGLISH)A) at a certain position
B) during infancy
C) in confusion
D) at an allocated time
उत्तर: IN CONFUSION
व्याख्या: ‘At sixes and sevens’ अव्यवस्था या भ्रम की स्थिति। कार्यालय में पूर्ण अस्त-व्यस्तता का वर्णन।
प्रश्न 15: Choose the option that gives correct meaning of the idiom :
“Bury the hatchet”
Junior Legal Officer – 2023 (Paper-4) (GEN. HINDI & GEN. ENGLISH)A) abandon hostility
B) hide crime
C) plan secretly
D) hide a treasure
उत्तर: ABANDON HOSTILITY
व्याख्या: ‘Bury the hatchet’ शत्रुता समाप्त करना और मित्रता स्थापित करना। पुरानी लड़ाई भूल जाना।
प्रश्न 16: Choose the option that clearly explains the meaning of :
(By) a hair’s breadth
Junior Legal Officer – 2023 (Paper-4) (GEN. HINDI & GEN. ENGLISH)A) agreeing upon the terms of a sale
B) (by) a very small amount or distance
C) divide equally
D) assessment of one’s physical attributes
उत्तर: (BY) A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OR DISTANCE
व्याख्या: ‘By a hair’s breadth’ अत्यंत संकीर्ण अंतर से। बहुत थोड़े अंतर से बचना या जीतना।
प्रश्न 17: “TO BE AT LOGGERHEADS” MEANS :
Junior Legal Officer – 2023 (Paper-4) (GEN. HINDI & GEN. ENGLISH)A) continue in the right direction
B) have a hostile relationship
C) be deformed
D) have large heads
उत्तर: HAVE A HOSTILE RELATIONSHIP
व्याख्या: ‘At loggerheads’ आपस में वैरभाव रखना या तीखी लड़ाई। दोनों पक्षों में गहरी शत्रुता।
प्रश्न 18: Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom from the four options :
To be “under the weather” :
Junior Legal Officer – 2023 (Paper-4) (GEN. HINDI & GEN. ENGLISH)A) feel guilty
B) choosing seasonally
C) being undecided
D) feel unwell
उत्तर: FEEL UNWELL
व्याख्या: ‘Under the weather’ अस्वस्थ या बीमार महसूस करना। हल्की बीमारी की अवस्था।
प्रश्न 19: Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb :
The rich should not _____ the poor.
Junior Legal Officer – 2023 (Paper-4) (GEN. HINDI & GEN. ENGLISH)A) look down upon
B) look under
C) look into
D) look up
उत्तर: LOOK DOWN UPON
व्याख्या: ‘Look down upon’ तिरस्कार करना या नीचा दिखाना। अमीरों को गरीबों का अपमान नहीं करना चाहिए।
प्रश्न 20: Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb :
The terrorists _____ the train and kept the passengers as hostages.
Junior Legal Officer – 2023 (Paper-4) (GEN. HINDI & GEN. ENGLISH)A) held backed
B) held upon
C) held up
D) held off
उत्तर: HELD UP
व्याख्या: ‘Held up’ रोककर लूटना या बंधक बनाना। आतंकियों ने ट्रेन को रोककर यात्रियों को बंधक बना लिया।
प्रश्न 21: Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb : She _ the orphan as her own child.
Junior Legal Officer – 2023 (Paper-4) (GEN. HINDI & GEN. ENGLISH)A) brought out
B) brought up
C) brought about
D) brought in
उत्तर: brought up
व्याख्या: ‘Brought up’ का अर्थ है पालन-पोषण करना या बड़ा करना। यहां उसने अनाथ बच्चे को अपने बच्चे की तरह воспит किया।
प्रश्न 22: Choose a phrasal verb from the given options that meaningfully completes the sentence : He agreed to help but _ when he found how difficult it was.
Junior Legal Officer – 2023 (Paper-4) (GEN. HINDI & GEN. ENGLISH)A) got through
B) falled back
C) backed out
D) broke out
उत्तर: backed out
व्याख्या: ‘Backed out’ का मतलब है वादे से मुकर जाना या पीछे हट जाना। कठिनाई देखकर उसने मदद से इनकार कर दिया।
प्रश्न 23: From the following options, choose the correct phrase to fill in the blank space: The owner of the house _ and gave us a bed for the night when our car broke down.
High Court LDC 2022 (19 March 2023)A) took us in
B) took us off
C) took us on
D) took us for
उत्तर: took us in
व्याख्या: ‘Took us in’ का अर्थ है आश्रय देना या मेहमान बनाना। मकान मालिक ने हमें रात के लिए जगह दी।
प्रश्न 24: Choose the correct meaning of the Italicised Idiom: Beware of that fellow. He is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
High Court LDC 2022 (19 March 2023)A) Formidable
B) Hypocrite
C) Completely insane
D) Agile
उत्तर: Hypocrite
व्याख्या: ‘Wolf in sheep’s clothing’ मुहावरे का अर्थ है कपटपूर्ण व्यक्ति जो बाहर से भोला दिखता है लेकिन अंदर से खतरनाक होता है। यह पाखंडी को दर्शाता है।
प्रश्न 25: Choose the option that best explains the underlined idiom/phrase: To throw down the glove means:
High Court LDC 2022 (19 March 2023)A) To accept defeat
B) To reject an honour
C) To resort to wrong tactics
D) To give a challenge
उत्तर: To give a challenge
व्याख्या: ‘Throw down the glove’ मुहावरा चुनौती देना या द्वंद्वयुद्ध के लिए आमंत्रित करना दर्शाता है। यह चुनौती स्वीकार करने का प्रतीक है।
प्रश्न 26: Choose the option that best explains the underlined idiom/phrase: The teacher always played the devil’s advocate to provoke discussion in the classroom.
High Court LDC 2022 (19 March 2023)A) Favour the weak
B) Present a counter argument
C) Be on the side of the administration
D) Embarassed the female students
उत्तर: Present a counter argument
व्याख्या: ‘Play the devil’s advocate’ का अर्थ है विपरीत तर्क प्रस्तुत करना ताकि चर्चा उत्तेजित हो। शिक्षक बहस को जीवंत बनाने के लिए ऐसा करते थे।
प्रश्न 27: Choose the correct meaning of the Italicised Idiom: The news of Rehan’s death spread like wild fire.
High Court LDC 2022 (12 March 2023)A) Spread rapidly
B) Lateful
C) In favour with
D) To get into trouble
उत्तर: Spread rapidly
व्याख्या: ‘Spread like wild fire’ मुहावरे का अर्थ है बहुत तेजी से फैलना। रेहान की मौत की खबर जंगल की आग की तरह फैली।
प्रश्न 28: Give the correct meaning of the underlined Idiom. It was he who put a spoke in my wheel in the execution of my design.
High Court LDC 2022 (12 March 2023)A) Blessed me
B) Helped me
C) Deeply appealed
D) Thwarted me
उत्तर: Thwarted me
व्याख्या: ‘Put a spoke in my wheel’ का अर्थ है बाधा डालना या योजना में अड़ंगा लगाना। उसने मेरी योजना को विफल किया।
प्रश्न 29: Choose the option that best explains the underlined idioms/phrase: The pandemic has made everyone suspect that they are a bit under the weather at all times.
High Court LDC 2022 (12 March 2023)A) Out of work
B) Distressed and depressed
C) Feeling sick or unhealthy
D) Open to infection
उत्तर: Feeling sick or unhealthy
व्याख्या: ‘Under the weather’ मुहावरा अस्वस्थ या बीमार महसूस करने को दर्शाता है। महामारी ने सभी को ऐसा लगने पर मजबूर किया।
प्रश्न 30: Choose the option that best explains the underlined idioms/phrase: Have a midas touch means:
High Court LDC 2022 (12 March 2023)A) Ability to succeed in everything
B) To be a good middleman
C) Act patiently
D) Accept defeat gracefully
उत्तर: Ability to succeed in everything
व्याख्या: ‘Midas touch’ मुहावरा हर कार्य में सफलता प्राप्त करने की क्षमता को कहते हैं। माइडास राजा की कथा से लिया गया है।
प्रश्न 31: Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom from the options that follow: Turn a blind eye means to:
3rd Grade Teacher 2022 English L2A) be really blind
B) refuse to acknowledge a known truth
C) be open eyed
D) see with naked eye
उत्तर: refuse to acknowledge a known truth
व्याख्या: ‘Turn a blind eye’ का अर्थ है ज्ञात सत्य को जानबूझकर अनदेखा करना या नजरअंदाज करना।
प्रश्न 32: CHOOSE THE CORRECT MEANING OF “STRIKE WHILE THE IRON IS HOT” FROM THE GIVEN OPTIONS:
3rd Grade Teacher 2022 English L2A) to respond angrily
B) to be ready to fight
C) to take advantage of an opportunity as soon as it exists
D) to hit at someone
उत्तर: to take advantage of an opportunity as soon as it exists
व्याख्या: ‘Strike while the iron is hot’ मुहावरा अवसर का तुरंत लाभ उठाने को कहता है, जब स्थिति अनुकूल हो।
प्रश्न 33: Choose the correct phrasal verb to fill in the blank: We must _ expenses, or we’ll be getting into debt.
3rd Grade Teacher 2022 English L2A) cut off
B) cut upon
C) cut in
D) cut down
उत्तर: cut down
व्याख्या: ‘Cut down’ का अर्थ है खर्चों को कम करना। इससे कर्ज से बचाव होगा।
प्रश्न 34: CHOOSE THE CORRECT PHRASAL VERB FOR THE UNDERLINED WORD FROM THE OPTIONS THAT FOLLOW: THE CHIEF GUEST DISTRIBUTED THE PRIZES.
3rd Grade Teacher 2022 English L2A) gave away
B) gave in
C) gave out
D) gave over
उत्तर: gave away
व्याख्या: ‘Gave away’ का अर्थ है वितरित करना या पुरस्कार बांटना। मुख्य अतिथि ने ऐसा किया।
प्रश्न 35: In the sentence given below, the underlined phrasal verb means: You should allow for delays when planning a journey.
3rd Grade Teacher 2022 English L2A) withdraw your plans and proposals
B) exclude something in a plan or calculation
C) include something in a plan or calculation
D) to make a mathematical total
उत्तर: include something in a plan or calculation
व्याख्या: ‘Allow for’ का अर्थ है योजना में किसी चीज को शामिल करना या विचार करना, जैसे देरी की संभावना।
प्रश्न 36: Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb from the options that follow: The thief held back the details of the robbery.
3rd Grade Teacher 2022 L1A) forgot
B) concealed
C) revealed
D) explained
उत्तर: concealed
व्याख्या: ‘Held back’ का अर्थ है छिपाना या जानकारी रोककर रखना। चोर ने लूट के विवरण छिपाए।
प्रश्न 37: CHOOSE THE MEANING OF THE UNDERLINED PHRASE OR IDIOM – SHE PLAYED DUCKS AND DRAKES WITH HER MONEY.
CET 2022 (Graduate) 08 January 2023 Shift-2A) lent
B) did not spend
C) borrowed
D) spent lavishly
उत्तर: spent lavishly
व्याख्या: ‘Played ducks and drakes’ मुहावरा धन का फिजूलखर्ची करना या उड़ाना दर्शाता है।
प्रश्न 38: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase – The winning team decided to go for the jugular in the last quarter of the match.
CET 2022 (Graduate) 08 January 2023 Shift-1A) give reserve playe a chance
B) forfeit the match
C) attack all out
D) give easy opportunities to the opposite team
उत्तर: attack all out
व्याख्या: ‘Go for the jugular’ का अर्थ है निर्णायक या घातक हमला करना। टीम ने अंतिम समय में पूर्ण आक्रमण किया।
प्रश्न 39: Fill in the blank space with the correct phrasal verb from the given options- The meeting was ………….. because of bad weather.
CET 2022 (Graduate) 08 January 2023 Shift-1A) called off
B) call back
C) called in
D) called back
उत्तर: called off
व्याख्या: ‘Called off’ का अर्थ है रद्द करना। खराब मौसम के कारण बैठक स्थगित की गई।
प्रश्न 40: CHOOSE THE ALTERNATIVE WHICH BEST EXPRESSES THE MEANING OF THE IDIOM/PHRASE “STEAL SOMEONE’S THUNDER” –
CET 2022 (Graduate) 07 January 2023 Shift-2A) To steal the peace of mind by constant nagging
B) To bring down a person who is acting smart
C) To take credit for something which someone else did
D) A useless attempt
उत्तर: To take credit for something which someone else did
व्याख्या: ‘Steal someone’s thunder’ मुहावरा किसी दूसरे की सफलता या विचार का श्रेय खुद लेना दर्शाता है।
प्रश्न 41: Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase/Idiom-
I am going to stay at home because I am feeling under the weather today.
CET 2022 (Graduate) 07 January 2023 Shift-1A) depressed
B) unhappy
C) irritated
D) sick
उत्तर: SICK
व्याख्या: ‘Under the weather’ idiom हल्की बीमारी या अस्वस्थ महसूस करने की स्थिति दर्शाता है। व्यक्ति घर पर आराम करने जा रहा है।
प्रश्न 42: Complete the sentence with correct word phrase:
It is a story of two men and a batch of _____ armoured cars.
A) deceased
B) defeated
C) decrepit
D) None of these
उत्तर: DECREPIT
व्याख्या: ‘Decrepit’ पुरानी, जर्जर और खराब हालत वाली बख्तरबंद गाड़ियों को दर्शाता है जो लगभग टूटने की स्थिति में हैं।
प्रश्न 43: Match the idioms in column I with their meanings in column II –
| COLUMN-I | COLUMN-II |
|---|
| (i) Call it a day | (A) saying good luck to someone |
| (ii) Feeling under the weather | (B) to leak a secret |
| (iii) Spill the beans | (C) not very well |
| (iv) Break a leg | (D) to stop work or another activity |
RSMSSB VDO Mains 2022A) i-(C), ii-(D), iii-(B), iv-(A)
B) i-(D), ii-(C), iii-(B), iv-(A)
C) i-(A), ii-(C), iii-(B), iv-(D)
D) i-(D), ii-(C), iii-(A), iv-(B)
उत्तर: I-(D), II-(C), III-(B), IV-(A)
व्याख्या: सही matching – ‘Call it a day’ कार्य समाप्त करना (D), ‘Under the weather’ अस्वस्थ (C), ‘Spill the beans’ रहस्य खोलना (B), ‘Break a leg’ शुभकामनाएँ (A)।
प्रश्न 44: Select the appropriate phrasal verb from the given options to fill the blank space and complete the sentence –
“Ten candidates ………. … for the interview.”
VDO Exam 2nd Shift 28 Dec 2021A) turned up
B) turned down
C) turned over
D) turned out
उत्तर: TURNED UP
व्याख्या: ‘Turned up’ उपस्थित होना या पहुँचना। दस अभ्यर्थी साक्षात्कार के लिए उपस्थित हुए।
प्रश्न 45: Choose the correct option that expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom :
Smugglers tried to fish in the troubled waters during World War II.
VDO Exam 2nd Shift 28 Dec 2021A) to take double benefit
B) to work hard to survive
C) try to destroy the enemy
D) to take advantage from a chaotic situation
उत्तर: TO TAKE ADVANTAGE FROM A CHAOTIC SITUATION
व्याख्या: ‘Fish in troubled waters’ अराजकता का लाभ उठाना। तस्करों ने द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध के混乱 में अवसर तलाशा।
प्रश्न 46: AFTER TEN YEARS WAR, CHINA GAVE IN. (CHOOSE THE CORRECT MEANING OF THE UNDERLINED PHRASAL VERB)
VDO Exam 1st Shift 28 Dec 2021A) started afresh
B) refrained
C) surrendered
D) won
उत्तर: SURRENDERED
व्याख्या: ‘Gave in’ हार मान लेना या आत्मसमर्पण करना। दस वर्ष युद्ध के बाद चीन ने समर्पण कर दिया।
प्रश्न 47: Choose the correct option that expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom –
They have been at daggers drawn for weeks over their distribution of ancestral property.
VDO Exam 1st Shift 28 Dec 2021A) be bitterly hostile towards each other
B) to live separately
C) not on talking terms
D) to live calmly
उत्तर: BE BITTERLY HOSTILE TOWARDS EACH OTHER
व्याख्या: ‘At daggers drawn’ तीखी शत्रुता या आपस में लड़ाई। पैतृक संपत्ति के बँटवारे पर हफ्तों से वैर।
प्रश्न 48: fill in the blank with the most appropriate phrasal verb –
Raja Ram Mohan Roy urged Indians to………….. (do) untouchability.
VDO Exam 2nd Shift 27 Dec 2021A) do at
B) do away with
C) do upon
D) do without
उत्तर: DO AWAY WITH
व्याख्या: ‘Do away with’ समाप्त करना या उन्मूलन करना। राजा राममोहन राय ने छुआछूत समाप्त करने का आह्वान किया।
प्रश्न 49: Choose the correct meaning of the idiom –
‘Feeling under the weather’ means –
VDO Exam 2nd Shift 27 Dec 2021A) refreshed
B) to feel ill
C) rejuvenate
D) bad weather
उत्तर: TO FEEL ILL
व्याख्या: ‘Feeling under the weather’ हल्की बीमारी या अस्वस्थता महसूस करना। मौसम से असंबंधित भाव है।
प्रश्न 50: Match the idioms in Column (A) with their meanings listed in Column (B) –
| Column – (A) Idioms | Column – (B) Meanings |
|---|
| (a) A red-letter day | (i) to suspect something wrong |
| (b) To smell a rat | (ii) to make every possible effort |
| (c) To leave no stone unturned | (iii) to make a fresh start |
| (d) To turn over a new leaf | (iv) A special/noteworthy/memorable occasion |
VDO Exam 2nd Shift 27 Dec 2021A) a-(iii), b-(iv), c-(i), d-(ii)
B) a-(ii), b-(iii), c-(i), d-(iv)
C) a-(ii), b-(iii), c-(iv), d-(0)
D) a-(iv), b-(i), c-(ii), d-(iii)
उत्तर: A-(IV), B-(I), C-(II), D-(III)
व्याख्या: सही matching – Red-letter day विशेष दिन (IV), Smell a rat संदेह (I), No stone unturned पूर्ण प्रयास (II), New leaf नई शुरुआत (III)।
प्रश्न 51: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate phrasal verb:
How did you……. …. (come) that rare diamond ?
VDO Exam 1st Shift 27 Dec 2021A) come by
B) come around
C) come with
D) come down
उत्तर: COME BY
व्याख्या: ‘Come by’ दुर्लभ वस्तु प्राप्त करना। उस दुर्लभ हीरे को कैसे प्राप्त किया?
प्रश्न 52: Fill in the blank using the correct phrasal verb.
The management _____ the demands of the workers.
Rajasthan High Court LDC 2020A) acceded to
B) acceded by
C) acceded at
D) acceded on
उत्तर: ACCEDED TO
व्याख्या: ‘Acceded to’ मांगें मान लेना। प्रबंधन ने श्रमिकों की मांगें स्वीकार कर लीं।
प्रश्न 53: Choose the correct meaning of the Italicised Idiom.
That young fellow was _born with a silver spoon in his mouth_.
Rajasthan High Court LDC 2020A) Born in wealth and luxury
B) To be very active
C) Refused to yield
D) Have a spoon in mouth when born
उत्तर: BORN IN WEALTH AND LUXURY
व्याख्या: ‘Born with a silver spoon’ धन-धान्य संपन्न परिवार में जन्म लेना। युवक को सुख-सुविधाओं ने घेर रखा है।
प्रश्न 54: CHOOSE THE CORRECT MEANING OF THE ITALICISED IDIOM. SHE HAD GIVEN UP ALL HOPE WHEN OUT OF THE BLUE SHE GOT A CALL FROM ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER UNIVERSITIES.
Rajasthan High Court LDC 2020A) With God’s grace
B) Helped by her peers
C) From a distant connection
D) Unexpectedly
उत्तर: UNEXPECTEDLY
व्याख्या: ‘Out of the blue’ आकस्मिक या अप्रत्याशित रूप से। सभी आशाएँ छोड़ चुकी थी तभी प्रतिष्ठित विश्वविद्यालय का कॉल आया।
प्रश्न 55: Choose the correct meaning of the Italicised Idiom.
They are at daggers drawn:
Rajasthan High Court LDC 2020A) Strained relations
B) Friendship
C) Friendly with each other
D) Helpful to each other
उत्तर: STRAINED RELATIONS
व्याख्या: ‘At daggers drawn’ तनावपूर्ण संबंध या शत्रुभाव। दोनों के बीच गहरी वैमनस्यता है।
प्रश्न 56: Select the phrasal verb closest to their meaning.
‘INVESTIGATE’
Rajasthan High Court LDC 2020A) Look out
B) Look on
C) Look into
D) Look in
उत्तर: LOOK INTO
व्याख्या: ‘Look into’ जाँच करना या अन्वेषण करना। मामले की गहन पड़ताल करना।
प्रश्न 57: Complete the phrasal verb in the following sentence:
I ALWAYS WELCOME MY GUESTS ………..
A) with a view to
B) with open arm
C) without rhyme
D) worthwhile
उत्तर: WITH OPEN ARM
व्याख्या: ‘With open arms’ हार्दिक स्वागत करना। मेहमानों का गर्मजोशी से स्वागत करना।
प्रश्न 58: HE WAS ……… CRYING –
A) on the part of
B) on the point of
C) on the ground of
D) with reference to
उत्तर: ON THE POINT OF
व्याख्या: ‘On the point of’ तत्काल करने वाले। वह रोने की कगार पर था।
प्रश्न 59: Complete the phrasal verb in the following sentence:
I SHALL WRITE ………… KNOW THE REASONS OF YOUR NOT COMING TO AJMER –
A) home in
B) as to
C) In lieu of
D) With reference to
उत्तर: AS TO
व्याख्या: ‘As to’ संबंध में या के बारे में। अजमेर न आने के कारणों के बारे में लिखूँगा।
प्रश्न 60: HE REFUSE TO ATTEND THE MEETING …….. HIS ILLNESS-
A) on part of
B) on point of
C) on the ground of
D) with a view to
उत्तर: ON THE GROUND OF
व्याख्या: ‘On the ground of’ कारण से। बीमारी के कारण बैठक में शामिल न होना।
