Quiz 11-Phrase Replacement
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Direction(1-10): In the given question, an idiom/phrase has been printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
He will cast away his money just as he has done in the past.
CorrectHe verb phrase ‘cast away’ often interchangeable with ‘cast aside’ means ‘to throw away’. ‘Squander’ means ‘to spend or use (money, time, etc.) wastefully’. Hence the correct answer is B.
IncorrectHe verb phrase ‘cast away’ often interchangeable with ‘cast aside’ means ‘to throw away’. ‘Squander’ means ‘to spend or use (money, time, etc.) wastefully’. Hence the correct answer is B.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
He was on the run for two years.
CorrectThe idiom ‘on the run’ means ‘to escape or stay hidden from police and concerned authorities’. Hence the correct answer is C.
IncorrectThe idiom ‘on the run’ means ‘to escape or stay hidden from police and concerned authorities’. Hence the correct answer is C.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
If the stock-holders like the idea, we’ll run with it.
CorrectThe verb phrase ‘run with something’ is generally used in informal speaking situations where it means ‘to proceed or go ahead with, generally with enthusiasm.’ Hence, the correct answer is D.
IncorrectThe verb phrase ‘run with something’ is generally used in informal speaking situations where it means ‘to proceed or go ahead with, generally with enthusiasm.’ Hence, the correct answer is D.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
My watch has run down.
CorrectThe verb phrase ‘run down’ has various meanings. The meaning most suitable in this situation is ‘to cease operation’ or ‘to stop’. Hence, the correct answer is C.
IncorrectThe verb phrase ‘run down’ has various meanings. The meaning most suitable in this situation is ‘to cease operation’ or ‘to stop’. Hence, the correct answer is C.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
The spring stock came to hand last week.
CorrectThe idiom ‘come to hand’ means to be received or arrive. Hence, the correct answer is D.
IncorrectThe idiom ‘come to hand’ means to be received or arrive. Hence, the correct answer is D.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
She won the championship hands down.
CorrectThe idiom ‘hands down’ should not be confused with the verb phrase ‘hand down’. ‘Hand down’ means ‘to deliver’ or ‘to bequeath to posterity’. But the idiom used here is ‘hands down’, which means ‘indisputably’ or incontestably’. Hence, the correct answer is A.
IncorrectThe idiom ‘hands down’ should not be confused with the verb phrase ‘hand down’. ‘Hand down’ means ‘to deliver’ or ‘to bequeath to posterity’. But the idiom used here is ‘hands down’, which means ‘indisputably’ or incontestably’. Hence, the correct answer is A.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
He can’t understand it for the life of him.
CorrectThe idiom ‘for the life of one’ means as hard as one tries, even with the utmost effort. Hence the correct answer is D.
IncorrectThe idiom ‘for the life of one’ means as hard as one tries, even with the utmost effort. Hence the correct answer is D.
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
The society flats needed a makeover, so the residents moved to the relatives.
CorrectMakeover means ‘to give a different appearance’. This has not been mentioned in the options, so the correct response is option E.
IncorrectMakeover means ‘to give a different appearance’. This has not been mentioned in the options, so the correct response is option E.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
I will go abroad after I will finish my studies.Correct‘finish’ is the correct use in place of ‘will finish’ as for any fixed programme of future, simple present tense is used.
Ex. I will call you when dinner is ready.Incorrect‘finish’ is the correct use in place of ‘will finish’ as for any fixed programme of future, simple present tense is used.
Ex. I will call you when dinner is ready. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
The player was asked that why he had not attended the prayer.
Correct‘why he had not’ will be used in place of ‘that why he had not’ as if subordinate clause starts with interrogative words (who, whom, whose, why, which, what, where, when) with indirect question, then ‘that’ or ‘as to’ is not used before interrogative words.
Incorrect‘why he had not’ will be used in place of ‘that why he had not’ as if subordinate clause starts with interrogative words (who, whom, whose, why, which, what, where, when) with indirect question, then ‘that’ or ‘as to’ is not used before interrogative words.
