Idioms And Phrases

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Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 21 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
He passed himself off as a noble man.
A
Was regarded as
B
Pretended to be
C
Was thought to be
D
Was looked upon
Question 21 Explanation: 
passed himself off: to try to make others believe that someone or something is something other than what the person or thing is
Question 22 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must therefore be decided one way or the other.
A
going on slowly
B
hotly debated
C
stuck up
D
ignored
Question 22 Explanation: 
hanging fire: to delay, wait, hold back, or hesitate.
Question 23 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
A
die on a horse back
B
die in the battlefield
C
die while still working
D
die with honour
Question 23 Explanation: 
die in harness: to die while still at work.
Question 24 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The cricket match proved to be a big draw.
A
a keen contest
B
a huge attraction
C
a lovely spectacle
D
a game without any result
Question 24 Explanation: 
big draw: a big source of attraction.
Question 25 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.
A
became desperate
B
felt sad
C
became angry
D
became discouraged
Question 25 Explanation: 
lost heart: having lost confidence or enthusiasm.
There are 25 questions to complete.