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  1. 4971AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Replace the underlined segment with the most appropriate idiom/phrase from the following options. This is the critical point of the issue. One should always be focused on it.

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    Correct option: B — The crux of the matter

    The crux of the matter - Critical point of the issue.

  2. 4972AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence. She said she liked my hair, but it turned out to be a left handed compliment.

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    Correct option: D — An insult

    A left handed compliment - An insult

  3. 4973AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The team leader tried to remain positive or optimistic in the situation, even though they were facing tough competition and limited resources.

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    Correct option: C — to put a brave face on

    to put a brave face on - to remain positive or optimistic

  4. 4974AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    He was carried off his feet when he was declared to have won the prize.

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    Correct option: B — Was wild with excitement

    carried of his feet - was wild with excitement

  5. 4975AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The new routine will suit you to a T.

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    Correct option: D — exactly

    to a T - exactly

  6. 4976AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Call the shots

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    Correct option: B — To be in a position to make decisions that influences a situation

    Call the shots - to be in a position to make decisions that influence a situation. E.g.- Since it's your project, you get to call the shots and decide how it's done.

  7. 4977AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Cup of tea

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    Correct option: D — Something one likes/excels in

    Cup of tea - something one likes/excels in. E.g.- Cooking isn't my cup of tea. I would rather order takeout.

  8. 4978AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The council president is known to play devil’s advocate often.

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    Correct option: C — To argue, just for the sake of it

    To play devil’s advocate - to argue, just for the sake of it.

  9. 4979AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The executives were running around in circles, without any success.

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    Correct option: D — Putting efforts into something that does not give a worthwhile result

    running around in circles - putting efforts into something that does not give a worthwhile result.

  10. 4980AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Barking up the wrong tree

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    Correct option: D — To be mistaken, to be looking for solutions in the wrong place

    Barking up the wrong tree - to be mistaken, to be looking for solutions in the wrong place. E.g.- John thought I knew where his lost phone was, but he was barking up the wrong tree.

English Language practice — common questions

Page 498 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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