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  1. 4741AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Raju’s job as a clerk seemed to be bad at first because of the low salary, but resulted in something good happening later because it saved him from being unemployed.

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    Correct option: B — a blessing in disguise

    A blessing in disguise - bad at first, but resulted in something good happening later.

  2. 4742AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Fatima was at her wits’ end trying to decide on a serene place for spending the holidays in.

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    Correct option: A — So worried, confused or annoyed that she does not know what to do next

    At her wits’ end - so worried, confused or annoyed that she does not know what to do next.

  3. 4743AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Which of the following idioms means ‘to steal from a shop’?

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    Correct option: C — Five-finger discount

    Five-finger discount - to steal from a shop. E.g.- He got caught trying to use a five-finger discount at the electronics store.

  4. 4744AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    On the ball

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    Correct option: C — Aware of any changes or developments and quick to react to them

    On the ball- aware of any changes or developments and quick to react to them. E.g.- The manager is really on the ball. She noticed the issues before they became major problems.

  5. 4745AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    I'm _____ about whether to accept the job offer or continue freelancing. Both options have their advantages.

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    Correct option: A — on the fence

    On the fence - not able to decide something.

  6. 4746AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Your so-called friend has cooked your goose.

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    Correct option: D — To interfere with, disrupt or ruin something for someone

    Cooked your goose - to interfere with, disrupt or ruin something for someone. E.g.- I didn’t want to go to the dentist, but I had to bite the bullet and get my tooth fixed.

  7. 4747AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Care a hang

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    Correct option: D — Showing no interest

    Care a hang - showing no interest. E.g.- She doesn't care a hang about the latest fashion trends.

  8. 4748AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    To tell others secret information only for enjoyment is not a good practice.

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    Correct option: D — spill the beans

    Spill the beans - tell others secret information.

  9. 4749AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The doctors tried very hard to save his mother but they were unsuccessful.

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    Correct option: C — moved heaven and earth

    Moved heaven and earth - tried very hard.

  10. 4750AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Hit the nail on the head

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    Correct option: B — They have accurately identified or explained something.

    Hit the nail on the head - they have accurately identified or explained something. E.g.- When she said the project failed due to poor planning, she really hit the nail on the head.

English Language practice — common questions

Page 475 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.
Are the questions available in Hindi?
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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