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MCQ
601. A soporific speech is likely to -
be incomprehensible
put one to sleep
appeal primarily to emotions
stimulate action
602. The idiom 'A stitch in time saves nine'-refers to the importance of-
saving lives
timely action
saving time
time tailoring
603. The phrase 'Achilles' heel' means :
A strong point
A permanent solution
A weak point
A serious idea
604. The idiom 'put up with' means-
stay together
tolerate
keep trust
protect
605. Choose the meaning of the idiom— 'Take the bull by the horns'.
To challenge the enemy with courage
Force the enemy to submit
Out of one's wit
Surrender before the enemy
606. . Despite being a brilliant scientist, he does not seem to (get his ideas across).
make his ideas understood
get his ideas down pat
summarise his ideas
put together his ideas
607. . 'Maiden speech' means-
First speech
Maid servant's speech
Middle speech
Final speech
608. 03. Choose the meaning of the idiom— 'Take the bull by the horns'.
To challenge the enemy with courage
Force the enemy to submit
Out of one's wit
Surrender before the enemy
609. The expression 'take into account' means-
count numbers
consider
think seriously
asses
610. 'Once in a blue moon' means-
always
very rarely
nearly
hourly
611. The phrase 'Achilles' heel' means :
A strong point
A permanent solution
A weak point
A serious idea
612. The phrase 'nouveau riche' means-
Riche rich
Well off
New high class
New rich