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  1. 4711AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Your guess is as good as mine

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    Correct option: B — To have no idea of the answer

    Your guess is as good as mine - to have no idea of the answer. E.g.- I asked him when the train would arrive, and he replied that his guess was as good as mine.

  2. 4712AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Loose cannon

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    Correct option: B — Someone who is unpredictable and liable to cause problems

    Loose canon - someone who is unpredictable and liable to cause problems. E.g.- The new manager is a loose cannon. He makes sudden decisions without consulting anyone

  3. 4713AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Diamond in the rough

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    Correct option: D — An unsophisticated person with potential

    Diamond in the rough - an unsophisticated person with potential. E.g.- Despite his lack of formal training, Jake is a diamond in the rough with exceptional artistic talent.

  4. 4714AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    The sergeant ordered the soldiers to be armed to the teeth as he expected it to be a tough fight.

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    Correct option: D — Well-equipped or prepared

    Armed to the teeth - well-equipped or prepared.

  5. 4715AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    The winner’s performance was head and shoulders above all other participants' in the dance competition.

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    Correct option: D — Much better than others

    Head and shoulders above - much better than others.

  6. 4716AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Made his mark

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    Correct option: B — To distinguish himself

    Made his mark - to distinguish himself. E.g.- She made her mark in the art world with her unique and captivating painting style.

  7. 4717AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Milk of human kindness

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    Correct option: A — Compassion

    Milk of human kindness - compassion. E.g.- Despite her struggles, she showed the milk of human kindness by helping the homeless in her community.

  8. 4718AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Today's managers' meeting has given me a lot to think about as I decide whether or not to stay with this company.

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    Correct option: D — food for thought

    Food for thought - a lot to think about.

  9. 4719AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Substitute the underlined word-segment with the most appropriate idiom. Lack of funds is the main obstacle for the company's growth.

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    Correct option: C — stumbling block

    Stumbling block - obstacle.

  10. 4720AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions.

    Call it a day

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    Correct option: B — Stop working on something

    Call it a day - stop working on something. E.g.- After finishing the last report, Sarah decided to call it a day and head home early.

English Language practice — common questions

Page 472 of this set has 10 questions on it.

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Where do these English Language MCQs come from?
They are taken from official past papers of Indian government recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and RRB JE, and each question keeps a reference to the exam it appeared in.
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Yes. Many papers are set in both languages, so a large share of these questions are available in Hindi. Use the language filter at the top of the page.
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