MCQ
4641. The invention of computer has turned (over a new leaf) in the history of modern technology. -Which of the following is nearest in meaning to the bracket idiom above?
created a new history
began a new civiliztion
opened a new chapter
created a sensation
4642. A 'bull market' means, that share prices are-
Falling
Rising
Moving
Static
4643. What is the meaning of the expression 'bottom line'?
The end of a road
The last line of a book
The essential point
The final step
4644. The word 'dilly dally' means
to dilute
wait impatiently
repeat
waste time
4645. You should (show good manners) in the company of young ladies. -Which is the appropriate phrase for the underlined expression above?
behave gently
practise manners
behave yourself
do not talk rudely
4646. . What is the meaning of the idiom 'a round dozen'?
a little less than a dozen
a little more than a dozen
a full dozen
round about a dozen
4647. I decided to go--- with my friend as I needed some exercise.
to a walk
for a walking
for a walk
walk
4648. What is the meaning of 'Soft Soap'?
Flatter for self motives
To speak high of others
To speak ill of others
To recognise other's good deeds
4649. We must keep our fingers ... that the weather will stay fine for the picnic tomorrow.
raised
pointed
lifted
cressed (crossed)
4650. The expression 'after one's own heart' means-.
To be in low spirit
To one's own liking
With complete devotion
To be in high spirit
4651. To meet trouble half-way means--
To be puzzled
To get nervous
To be disappointed
To bear up
4652. Trying unitedly we were able to have our project approved against strong oppositions. Which of the following says nearly the same as 'against' above?
in the wake of
in the guise of
in the plea of
in the teeth of
4653. Not many people can commit such a heinous crime in (cold blood).What does the bracket idiom above mean?
in cool brain and calculated thought
so patiently and thoughtfully
stirred by sudden emotion
so impatiently and thoughtlessly
4654. A person whose 'head' is in the clouds is-
proud
a day dreamer
an aviator .
useless
4655. When a person says he's 'all in', it means--
He has arrived
He has got everything
He is very tired
He has finished packing
4656. A speech full of too many words is-
A big speech
An unimportant speech
Maiden speech
A verbose speech
4657. 'Bill of fare' is-
A chart of bus fare
A valuable document
A list of dishes at a restaurant
A price list
4658. Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom 'swan song.'
First work
Last work
Middle work
Early work.
4659. 'Blue chips' are-
Securities issued by the government
Industrial shares considered to be a safe investment
Industrial shares considered to be a risky investment
Flat plastic counters used as money tokens
4660. The condition of most slum dwellers is so miserable that it (cannot be described in words). Which is the best phrase for the underlined expression above?
beggars description
boils down to this
cuts to the quick
keeps open house