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Phrase and Idioms

Correct :

Wrong :

1. The idiomatic phrase ‘cash cow’ means:
a) a cow bought on cash payment
b) a source of steady profit
c) falls
d) none

2. The phrase “Get the axe” means:
a) Buy an axe
b) Attack someone
c) cut off relationship
d) lose the job
e) Grind an axe

3. ‘Out of out’ means? -
a) Not at all
b) Brave
c) Thoroughly
d) Wholeheartedly

4. The idiom 'hit upon' means ________ .
a) find
b) fall down
c) suddenly meet
d) get injured
e) get excited

5. "Get along" means:
a) Adjust
b) Have smooth relations
c) Walk
d) None of the above

6. 'Dead and buried' means
a) dull
b) complete stop
c) exhausted
d) closed
e) long forgotten

7. 'Odds and ends' means
a) excuse
b) difficulty
c) dispute
d) small things
e) sad ending

8. Live in a fool's paradise -
a) Paradise of Idiot
b) To live in the past
c) To have happy dreams
d) To live in illusions

9. Bird's eye view -
a) To view something closely
b) To view suspiciously
c) To view in general from above
d) To look from a different angle

10. By the rule of thumb-
a) By the use of force
b) By practical experience which is rather rough
c) By cheating and deception
d) By the use of trickery

11. To take a leap in the dark-
a) To take risk
b) To hazard one self
c) To do a task secretly
d) To do a hazardous thing without any idea of the result

12. To Smell a rat -
a) To detect bad smell
b) To misunderstand
c) To suspect a trick or deceit
d) To see hidden meaning

13. To cry wolf-
a) To turn pale
b) to give false alarm
c) to ruin overself
d) to overcome someone

14. The gift the gab means-
a) an unexpected gain
b) through provoking oration
c) fluency of speech
d) a X-mas gift

15. A hard nut to crack is-
a) One who is very obstinate
b) very difficult child
c) problem that is hard to be solved
d) a walnut or a fruit

16. A fools paradise means-
a) a foolish idea
b) false hope for a foolish person
c) an unexpected gain
d) an imaginary idea

17. To the ends of the earth-
a) upto a certain limit
b) till losing one’s interest
c) everywhere
d) till losing one’s patience.

18. Find the correct meaning of underlined words: He is in hot water over the matter
a) in warm water
b) clean
c) accused
d) responsible
e) in trouble

19. The phrase “out and out” means?
a) Outside
b) not at all
c) to go out
d) thoroughly
e) Frequently

20. Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase: Elimination of a racial group by killing
a) homicide
b) regicide
c) genocide
d) particide

21. Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase: Killing of one’s own brother
a) murder
b) matricide
c) fratricide
d) genocide

22. Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase: A persons who looks at dark side of everything
a) sadist
b) blind
c) pessimist
d) optimist

23. Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase: A disease that spreads by means of germs carried in atmosphere
a) infectious
b) epidemic
c) contagious
d) endemic

24. Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrase: Animals who eat flesh of another animal
a) maneater
b) beast
c) carnivorous
d) canibal

25. Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the question: To sit on the fence
a) to keep away
b) to be in danger
c) to remain neutral
d) to guard someone

26. Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the question: To break the ice
a) to accomplish a difficult task
b) to be the first to begin
c) to bring out good news
d) to get the truth

27. Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the question: To feather one’s nest
a) to gain popularity
b) to cheat others
c) to be selfish
d) to provide for future

28. Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the question: At first blush
a) at first sight
b) to be the first
c) in the beginning
d) immediately

29. . Select from the alternatives, the words that best describe the meaning of the idiom or phrase given in the question: To catch one’s eye
a) to pay attention
b) to admire someone
c) to attract attention
d) to be found guilty

30. . Maiden Speech is the —
a) First Speech
b) late speech
c) early speech
d) final speech

31. I know nothing _____ the boy.
a) with
b) in the dark
c) to
d) as to

32. ‘In black and white’ means
a) Orally
b) In writing
c) Temporary
d) Doubt

33. The phrase “nouveau riche” means---
a) Rich rich
b) New high class
c) Well off
d) New rich

34. The idiom “A stitch in time saves nine”--- refers the importance of----
a) Saving lives
b) saving time
c) timely action
d) time tailoring

35. The phrase ‘At a stretch’ means:
a) irregularly
b) without break
c) decaying
d) long way

36. ‘Take one to tasks ’ means--
a) Imitate
b) rebuke
c) resume
d) restrain

37. At one's wit's end
a) Perplexed
b) Clear Up
c) Explain
d) Enlighten

38. A green horn.
a) An envious lady
b) A trainee
c) An inexperienced man
d) A soft-hearted man
e) None of these

39. To blaze trail
a) To set on fire
b) To be annoyed
c) To vehemently oppose
d) To initiate work in a movement
e) None of these

40. To blow hot and cold.
a) Changing weather
b) To be untrustworthy
c) To be inconsistent
d) To be rich and poor frequently
e) None of these

41. A snake In the grass.
a) Secret or hidden enemy
b) Unforeseen happening
c) Unrecognizable danger
d) Unreliable person
e) none of these

42. The meaning of the Idiom/Phrase: Iron will-
a) good health
b) strong determination
c) sticks to the point
d) has high hemoglobin

43. The meaning of the Idiom/Phrase: Rack and ruin-
a) successful
b) debt
c) destroyed
d) ransacked

44. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE IDIOM 'Full Dozen'?
a) A LITTLE LESS THAN A DOZEN
b) A LITTLE MORE THAN A DOZEN
c) A ROUND DOZEN
d) A MORE THAN A DOZEN

45. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF “SOFT SOAP?
a) FLATTER FOR SELF MOTIVES
b) TO SPEAK ILL OF OTHERS
c) TO SPEAK HIGH TO OTHERS
d) EXPLAIN WHY GOD AND EVIL ARE NECESSARY

46. TO MEET TROUBLE HALF –WAY MEANS-
a) TO BE Puzzled
b) TO GET NERVOUS
c) TO BE DISAPPOINTED
d) TO BEAR UP

47. The watch costs a pretty penny.
a) Expensive
b) cheap
c) very expensive
d) very cheap
e) None of these

48. “Pass away” means
a) Disappear
b) Die
c) Erase
d) Fall
e) None of Them

49. ‘To kick the bucket’ means to--
a) Quarrel
b) neglect
c) begin
d) die

50. ‘’Once in blue moon’’ means--
a) Very often
b) full moon night
c) on a moonlit night
d) very rarely

51. ‘’Nota bene’’ means--
a) For example
b) not sure
c) next page
d) mark well

52. ‘He was in a reverie’—means:
a) He was sleeping
b) He was not sleeping
c) He was dreaming
d) He was relaxing

53. The expression ‘’cats and dogs’’ means---
a) Enmity
b) heavily
c) fighting
d) light

54. What does ‘capital punishment’ mean---
a) Punished by the government
b) death penalty
c) imprisonment
d) misery

55. What is the meaning of the expression ‘’Bottom line’’?
a) The final step
b) The end of a road
c) The last line of a book
d) The essential point

56. ‘’At daggers drawn’’ means---
a) In disorderly
b) in a standstill
c) on embarrassing point
d) on the point of fighting

57. ‘’Pros and Cons’’ means---
a) Advantages and disadvantages
b) merits and demerits
c) good and bad
d) all

58. What is the meaning of ‘Soft-soap’?
a) To speak ill of others
b) to speak high of others
c) to recognize others good deeds
d) to flatter for self motive

59. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘come into force’?
a) make effective
b) perplexity
c) rebuke
d) utter an obscene word

60. What do you mean by the phrase ‘Sit on the fence’?
a) Watch over the fence
b) sit idly
c) sit on a height
d) remain neutral in a dispute

61. ‘’Cut to the quick’’ means--
a) To cut into two pieces
b) to cut quickly
c) to cut at a reasonable speed
d) to hurt intensely

62. In case---fire, leave the building.
a) See
b) find
c) of
d) out

63. ‘’Red letter day’’ means--
a) Day written in red letters
b) day on which red flags are hoisted
c) day on which processions are organized
d) a day of remembering special event

64. ‘Bring to book’ means---
a) Book written by famous
b) to set fire to question paper
c) rebuke
d) to end the issue

65. The man did the work in the nick of time.
a) right on time
b) after deadline
c) long before deadline
d) very last minute

66. ‘Birds eye view’ means---
a) A rough idea
b) eyes birds
c) eyes of a flock of birds
d) a view of the sky

67. Bell to the wall means-
a) in full force
b) arbitrary
c) hit the target
d) useless argument
e) toppling the barrier

68. Always look before you---.
a) lip
b) leap
c) lean
d) jump

69. A bird in the hand is worth---.
a) a thousand rupee
b) two in the bush
c) nothing
d) anything

70. ‘She works at a snail’s pace’ means--
a) She works steadily
b) She works slowly
c) She works smoothly
d) She works thoughtfully

71. ‘Hire a man’ means--
a) to bring a man
b) to lend a man
c) to employ a man
d) to call a man

72. What is the meaning of 'White Elephant'?
a) An elephant of white colour
b) A hoarder
c) A black marketer
d) A very costly or troublesome possession

73. We were waiting for the bus. The underlined part is.
a) a noun phrase
b) an infinitive
c) a prepositional phrase
d) a verb phrase

74. "To be or not to be, that is the__".
a) Meaning
b) question
c) answer
d) isssue

75. "Into the __ of death rode the six hundred."
a) City
b) tunnel
c) road
d) valley

76. ’Prior to’means
a) After
b) Before
c) Immediately
d) During the period of

77. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence: ‒ glass is, for all practical purposes, a solid, its molecular structure is that of a liquid.
a) If
b) Because
c) Since
d) Although

78. First language means the _ language .
a) important
b) main
c) natural
d) offical

79. 'Misanthropist' means :
a) One who first with ladies
b) A person of narrow views
c) A hater of mankind
d) one who believe that God is in everything

80. He advised me _ smoking .
a) giving up
b) to give up
c) in giving up
d) from giving up

81. Stockings are _ socks
a) long
b) small
c) big
d) short

82. Which phrase contains words opposed to each other in meaning?
a) Hopes and aspirations
b) Heat and dust
c) Reproduction and death
d) Emerged and advanced

83. If we want concrete proof, we are looking for - .
a) building material
b) something to cover a path
c) clear evidence
d) a cement mixer

84. Which living in poverty, the poet had to _ a great deal of sufferings
a) see through
b) put up with
c) pass by
d) fall back

85. The horror movie scared them out of their-
a) Wits
b) seats
c) lives
d) funds

86. Each of the following idioms is followed by some alternatives. choose the one which best expresses its meaning:-To keep one's head-
a) to save oneself
b) to be self respectful
c) to keep calm
d) none of these
To keep one's head means -to remain calm and sensible when in an awkward situation that might cause a person to panic or go out of control.

She was very angry. We had to calm her down and encourage her to keep her head.

87. To 'raise ones brows' indicate_
a) annoyance
b) disapproval
c) indifference
d) surprise

88. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
a) Take what you have readily available rather than expecting better in the future
b) The seen is better than the unseen
c) Promises are better than actuals
d) It is no good beating about the bush.

89. "No news is good news"
a) It is likely that we expect bad news
b) it is likely to have bad news
c) it is likely that nothing bad has happend
d) it is unlikely that nothing bad has happend

90. "Call to mind" means
a) fantasize
b) attend
c) remember
d) request

91. "Pass away" means
a) disappear
b) die
c) erase
d) fall

92. The expression ‘take into account’ means
a) count numbers
b) consider
c) think seriously
d) assess

93. Such claim needs to be tested empirically’ means –
a) The test should be based on experience
b) The test should be based on idea
c) The test should be based on assumption
d) The test should be based on calculation

94. The idiom ‘put up with’ means –
a) stay together
b) tolerate
c) keep trust
d) protect

95. 'Maiden speech' means .
a) Late speech
b) Early speech
c) Final speech
d) First speech
Maiden speech অর্থ প্রথম বক্তৃতা বা first speech.

96. ''Birds eye view'' means---
a) A rough idea
b) eyes of birds
c) eyes of a flock of birds
d) a view of the sky

97. ''Fall into line'' means-----
a) honest
b) brave
c) disagree
d) agree

98. Day dream means-----
a) reverie
b) dream seen in the day sleep
c) speculation
d) manipulation

99. Meaning of the phrase ''On the spur of the moment''-----
a) after careful thought
b) for only a short time
c) without previous thought
d) at the earliest possible moment

100. The phrase ''in high spirit'' means----
a) tensed
b) cheerful
c) worried
d) tolerate

101. ''To fish in troubled waters'' means----
a) to indulge in evil conspiracies
b) to make a personal profit out of a disturbance
c) to catch fish in rough water
d) to aggravate the situation

102. ''Out of date'' means-----
a) not in fashion
b) spoiled
c) ancient
d) primitive

103. The player isn't fat;------, he's quite skinny.
a) in any case
b) by rights
c) in practice
d) on the contrary

104. The police questioned each witness in------- .
a) return
b) order
c) turn
d) silence

105. ''Lend me your ears'' means----
a) let me check your ears
b) let me whisper into your ears
c) listen to me
d) come close to me

106. ''The old man works at a snail's pace'' means-----
a) he works smoothly
b) he works carefully
c) he works steadily
d) he works slowly

107. ''Red letter day'' means----
a) the day of sorrow
b) dangerous day
c) memorable day
d) fearful day

108. Meaning of the phrase ''to make good'' is----
a) to help others
b) to do good works
c) to compensate
d) to do justice

109. ''A bull market'' means that share prices are-----
a) falling
b) rising
c) moving
d) finishing

110. ''A burning question'' means-----
a) a false question
b) a hard question
c) an important question
d) an uncommon question

111. The phrase ''put up with'' means----
a) avoid
b) resent
c) decline
d) tolerate

112. By and large means-----
a) very large
b) mostly
c) everywhere
d) far away

113. The phrase ''Far cry'' means----
a) ruined
b) lovely
c) real
d) long distance

114. End in smoke means----
a) come to nothing
b) destruct
c) catch fire
d) stop smoking

115. The phrase ''Beggar Description'' means-----
a) the life of a beggar
b) miserable life
c) indescribable
d) undesirable

116. The meaning of ''in a nutshell''-------
a) in a fix
b) likely
c) in fulfillment
d) in brief

117. The new regulations are in force.
a) being used
b) being discussed
c) being eliminated
d) being reconsidered

118. The meaning of '' have eyes at the back of your head'' ----
a) be partial
b) see everything
c) be blind
d) see the past

119. He was excused---- his age.
a) in view of
b) in the light of
c) in quest of
d) in accordance with

120. I'll give you my answer tomorrow without------- .
a) miss
b) lack
c) less
d) fail

121. What is the meaning of the idiom ''To wash one's dirty linen in public'' ?
a) to quarrel in the open
b) to do some ugly work in public
c) to wash one's cloth in the open
d) to be clean in habit

122. The thief was caught at------ .
a) least
b) large
c) length
d) home

123. You have to come back at any------
a) time
b) cost
c) way
d) where

124. At----,he loses his temper.
a) last
b) morning
c) times
d) any cost

125. Beasts move at----in the forest.
a) least
b) free
c) large
d) all

126. 'At a low ebb'---means
a) increasing
b) decreasing
c) still
d) invalid

127. BAD BLOOD means-----
a) wrong blood
b) poisonous
c) enmity
d) affinity

128. The meaning of the idioms ''Leave no stone unturned''-----
a) heavy stone
b) rare stone
c) impossible
d) try every possible means

129. What is the meaning of the idiom ''take to one's heels'' ?
a) to stand on one's own feet
b) to wear expensive shoe
c) to escape
d) to reach

130. What is the meaning of '' a white lie'' ?
a) harmful lie
b) harmless lie
c) useless lie
d) irrelevant lie

131. The phrase ''red-handed' means-----
a) later
b) trap
c) with proof
d) none of these

132. What is the meaning of the idiom ''a bad egg'' ?
a) an unreliable person
b) a dangerous person
c) A person who can't create anything
d) none of these

133. The correct meaning of ''At home'' is----
a) within the home
b) outside home
c) expert
d) inexperience

134. What is the meaning of the idiom ''out and about'' ?
a) inactive
b) active
c) irregular
d) free from anxiety

135. What is the meaning of ''Herculean task'' ?
a) task which is enormous but futile
b) task which needs the knowledge of Roman myth
c) task which needs the knowledge of Greek myth
d) task which needs great strength and determination

136. What is the meaning of the idiom ''bury the hatchet'' ?
a) stop doing something
b) stop quarrelling and become friendly
c) preserve something for bad days
d) try to destroy a hatchet

137. The country was left needing massive reconstruction and rebuilding------ of the war.
a) in the aftermath
b) at the outset
c) in full swing
d) in the event

138. Put an end to means-----
a) caused to happen
b) stopped
c) spread
d) confirmed

139. Do not burn the candle------- .
a) at both ends
b) in daylight
c) when you are asleep
d) when you walk

140. To let the grass grow under one's feet means-----
a) to miss the opportunity
b) to let things go on in their natural way
c) to delay and linger
d) to cause harm to another

141. The phrase ''Donkey work'' means------
a) a serious assignment
b) manual labour
c) the hard and boring part of a job
d) very simple work

142. The idiom '' in black and white'' means----
a) false
b) true
c) verbally
d) in writing

143. ''Numb scull'' means---
a) a great idler
b) anant fool
c) fearless man
d) stupid person

144. The correct meaning of ''A man of letter's'' is
a) a postman
b) a scholar
c) an efficient person
d) an attentive man

145. The meaning of '' bottom line''---
a) the final step
b) the essential point
c) the end of a road
d) the last line of a book

146. Don't---- a long face over your face.
a) take
b) make
c) get
d) pull

147. By leaps and bounds means----
a) aimlessly
b) rapidly
c) slowly
d) steadily

148. ''Blame and criticize'' means---
a) come heavily on
b) fall down on
c) come down on
d) fall heavily on

149. ''Salt of life'' stands for-----
a) sorrows of life
b) saline water
c) sodium chloride
d) valuable things

150. ''A hard nut to crack'' means-----
a) difficult
b) not easy
c) very easy
d) difficulty

151. ''Nipped in the bud'' means----
a) fulfilled
b) were like buds of flower
c) cherished well
d) destroyed at the beginning

152. ''To smell a rat'' means-----
a) to smell a bad smell
b) to suspect a trick or deceit
c) to misunderstand
d) to have a dirty ways

153. What is the meaning of the expression ''bottom of my heart'' ?
a) close to my heart
b) core of my heart
c) lower part of my heart
d) close to my liver

154. The idiom '' let things slide'' means-----
a) ignore
b) lose gradually
c) reveal a secret
d) set free

155. Hold water means-----
a) keep water
b) drink water
c) bear examination
d) store water

156. Dog days means----
a) a period of being carefree
b) a period of having youthful feelings
c) a period of misfortune
d) hot weather

157. What is the meaning of ''Soft soap'' ?
a) flattery for self motives
b) to speak high of others
c) to speak ill of others
d) to recognize other's good deeds

158. What is the meaning of the idiom 'a round dozen'-----
a) a little less than a dozen
b) a little more than a dozen
c) a full dozen
d) round about a dozen

159. A speech full of too many words is----
a) A big speech
b) maiden speech
c) an unimportant speech
d) A verbose speech

160. Which of the following is a correct proverb ?
a) Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
b) Fools rush in where an angel fear to tread
c) A fool rushes in where an angel fears to tread
d) Fools rush in where the angels fear to tread.

161. When a person says he's 'all in' , it means----
a) He is very tired
b) He has arrived
c) He has finished packing
d) He has got everything

162. The appropriate meaning of the idiom 'Swan song' -----
a) first work
b) last work
c) middle work
d) early work

163. A person whose 'head' is in the 'clouds' is-----
a) proud
b) a day dreamer
c) an aviator
d) useless

164. He raised his eyebrow at my explanation.
a) show surprise or disapproval
b) show agreement
c) show happiness
d) show indifference

165. There are ----dangerous drivers.
a) a very lot of
b) very many of
c) very much of
d) a lot of

166. The expression 'after one's own heart' means----
a) to be in low spirit
b) with complete devotion
c) to one's own liking
d) to be in high spirit

167. 'Out and out' means
a) not at all
b) brave
c) thoroughly
d) whole heated

168. 'Maiden speech' means------
a) late speech
b) early speech
c) final speech
d) first speech

169. What is the meaning of 'White Elephant'?
a) An elephant of white colour
b) a hoarder
c) a black marketer
d) a very costly or troublesome possession

170. Through thick and thin---- means
a) under all conditions
b) to make thick and thin
c) not clear in understanding
d) of great density

171. Explain the meaning of 'Bring to pass'------
a) cause to destroy
b) cause to happen
c) cause to carry out
d) cause to convince

172. To get along with means-----
a) to adjust
b) to accompany
c) to interest
d) to walk

173. The bad news struck him like a bolt from the----
a) sky
b) heavens
c) firmament
d) blue
bolt from the blue is a phrase which means

something that you do not
174. To read between the lines----
a) to concentrate
b) to suspect
c) to read carefully
d) to grasp the hidden meaning

To read between the lines means 

to find a hidden meaning in something said or written

This expression derives from a simple form of cryptography, in which a hidden meaning was conveyed by secreting it between lines of text. It originated in the mid 19th century and soon became used to refer to the deciphering of any coded or unclear form of communication, whether written or not; for example, one might say "She said she was happy to go to the party but didn't seem concerned when it was cancelled. Reading between the lines, I don't think she wanted to go in the first place".

175. To put the cart before the horse-----
a) to offer a person what he cannot eat
b) to force a person to do something
c) to raise obstacle
d) to reverse the natural order of things
To put the cart before the horse সাধারণভাবে cart, horse এর পিছনে থাকে। To put the cart before the horse মানে হল to do things in the
176. To end in smoke-----
a) To create fire
b) To go through suffering
c) To come to nothing
d) To see fire

177. Only those who are not serious to their success work by----and starts.
a) long odds
b) against time
c) every inch
d) fits

178. ----- his earlier study,the professor's new study indicates a general warning trend in global weather.
a) In contrast of
b) In contrast to
c) In contrast by
d) In contrast as

179. The expression 'take into account' means----
a) count numbers
b) consider
c) think seriously
d) asses

180. ''Call to mind'' means------
a) fantasize
b) attend
c) remember
d) request

181. The last word of the proverb, Handsome is that handsome-
a) Works
b) Thinks
c) Says
d) Does

182. To read between the lines means-
a) To read carefully
b) To read only some lines
c) To read carefully to find out any hidden meanings
d) To read quickly to save times

183. Blue chips are-
a) Securities issues by the government
b) Industrial shares consideted to be a safe investment
c) Industrial shares considered to be a risky investment
d) Flat plastic countets used as money token

184. A bull market means, that share prices are-
a) Falling
b) Rising
c) Moving
d) Statistic

185. Bill of fare is-
a) A chart of bus fair
b) A price list
c) A valuable document
d) A list of dishes at a restaurant

186. An ordinance is-
a) A book
b) An arms factory
c) A newspaper journal
d) A law

187. Three score is
a) Thirty times
b) Three hundred times
c) Three times twenty
d) More than three

188. What is the meaning of the expression "bottom line"?
a) The final step
b) The end of a road
c) The last line of a book
d) The essential point

189. Dog days means-
a) A period of being carefree
b) A period of having youthful flings
c) A period of misfortune
d) Hot wheather

190. The second anniversary celebration of our college will be held of December 15. -Which of the following is the correct phrase for will be held above?
a) Takes off
b) Comes off
c) Will bring about
d) Will come round

191. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF SOFT SOAP?
a) FLATTER FOR SELF MOTIVES
b) TO SPEAK ILL OF OTHERS
c) TO SPEAK HIGH TO OTHERS
d) TO RECOGNISE OTHER GOOD DEEDS

192. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE IDIOM
a) A LITTLE LESS THAN A DOZEN
b) A LITTLE MORE THAN A DOZEN
c) a round dozen
d) ROUND ABOUT A DOZEN

193. TO MEET TROUBLE HALF? WAY MEANS-
a) TO BE Puzzled
b) TO GET NERVOUS
c) TO BE DISAPPOINTED
d) TO BEAR UP

194. 'Out and Out' means?
a) Throughly
b) Man of outside
c) Not at all
d) To be last

195. "Hold water" means?
a) keep water
b) bear examination
c) drink water
d) store water

196. He agreed to the plan of his own accord.
a) enthusiastically
b) reluctantly
c) voluntarily
d) unwillingly

197. Instead of 'continue' we can say
a) Carry out
b) carry away
c) Carry on
d) carry off

198. ‘maiden Speech’ means-
a) farewell speech
b) late speech
c) last speech
d) first speech

199. Irony can, after a fashion, become a mode of escape; to laugh at the terrors of life is in some sense to ____ then.
a) Overstate
b) revitalize
c) corroborate
d) evade
e) license

200. Question (16-20) : For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gap(s). 16. According to corporate circles Bengal corporation is pushing through the merger to create a financially company in the processed foods business, the group’s thrust area since the 1990’s.
a) Acceptable
b) powerful
c) leading
d) straight
e) huge

201. You cannot (have your cake and eat) it too.
a) Enjoy for ever
b) enjoy without payment
c) absolve yourself of guilt
d) have it both ways

202. I have (a bone to pick) with you in this matter.
a) Desire
b) selfish motive
c) selfless motive
d) am angry

203. Sumita has (bitten off) more the she can chew.
a) Trying to do too much
b) over and above
c) beyond her capacity
d) bad fail

204. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined Idiom: The bank will not accept the guarantee of a man of straw.
a) A liar
b) A man of no substance
c) A man who thinks of material benefits
d) One who refuses to surrender
e) A man of bad health

205. Indicate the word that expresses ‘cannot be resisted’
a) Incredible
b) Invisible
c) Inaudible
d) Inevitable
e) Irresistble

206. As this is first job, he will have to put up with the inconveniences.
a) endure
b) adapt
c) overcome
d) avoid
e) None of these

207. The manager looked into the matter.
a) Take decision
b) Investigate
c) Neglect
d) Taking care
e) None of these

208. Mr. Akash deals in pearls.
a) Do business
b) costly
c) smuggling
d) understands
e) None of these

209. Most of the participants did not expect the victory of a dark horse like him.
a) A mischievous person
b) a strog person
c) an unknown person
d) an illiterate
e) None of these

210. We have to enact strict laws to protect migratory birds from hunters.
a) Mobile
b) native
c) temporary
d) Nomad
e) None of these

211. Idiom: By the rule of thumb
a) By the use of force
b) by the use of trickery
c) by cheating and deception
d) by practical experience which is rather rough

212. Idiom: To blow hot and cold
a) Changing weather
b) to be untrustworthy
c) to be inconsistent
d) to be rich and poor frequently

213. Idiom: Castles in the air
a) Romantic
b) Idea projects
c) Fanciful schemes
d) Visionary projects

214. Idiom: To take a leap in the dark
a) To take risk
b) to hazard one self
c) to do a task secretly
d) to do a hazardous thing without any idea of the result

215. Idiom: To smell a rat
a) To detect bad smell
b) to misunderstand
c) to suspect a trick or deceit
d) to see hidden meaning

216. Rana’s father wants him to be an engineer……………a doctor.
a) Instead
b) instead of
c) expecting
d) expect to

217. Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: Animals that eat flesh-----
a) herbivorous
b) omnivorous
c) carnivorous
d) vegetarian

218. Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: A person who eats too much----
a) glutton
b) reveller
c) sensualist
d) omnivore

219. Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: A place for sick people who need long periods for recovery----
a) clinic
b) hospital
c) sanatorium
d) asylum

220. Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: Official misconduct-----
a) malefactor
b) malfeasance
c) maltreatment
d) maladministration

221. Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: A religious misconduct----
a) preach
b) stanza
c) sanctorum
d) sermon

222. ‘Weal and Woe’
a) Joy and sorrow
b) out and out
c) To and fro
d) Kith and kin
e) None of these

223. What is the meaning of ‘Now and Then’
a) always
b) in future
c) regularity
d) rarely
e) none of these
'Now and then' means from time to time : occasionally. So the meaning is not in the options.

224. ‘At Large’
a) Vast
b) Disorder
c) Often
d) Free
e) None of these

225. ‘Black Sheep’
a) illiterate person
b) Sheep black in color
c) person of bad character
d) All of A, B, C
e) None of these

226. ‘Hard and Fast’
a) quick
b) Solid
c) Rigid
d) Difficult
e) None of these

227. Renal failure means-
a) Kidney failure
b) heart failure
c) collapse of the lungs
d) Severe low blood
Acute kidney injury (also called acute renal failure) means that your kidneys have suddenly stopped working. Your kidneys remove waste products and help balance water and salt and other minerals (electrolytes) in your blood.

228. ‘Prima facie’ means
a) At first view
b) main cause
c) prime figure
d) prime accused

229. ‘To do away with’ means
a) To repeat
b) to start
c) to get rid of
d) to drive off

230. He was in a brown study and did not seem to catch my point.
a) In his study room
b) absorbed in reading
c) absent-minded
d) in a state of shock
to put his foot down=ধ্যানমগ্ন অবস্থায়

231. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idioms/phrase: Harassed by repeated acts of injustice, he decided to put his foot down.
a) Not to yield
b) resign
c) withdraw
d) none of these
to put his foot down- নিজের ক্ষমতা প্রয়োগ করা

232. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idioms/phrase: The Bill was passed by the Parliament in the teeth of opposition.
a) In the face of
b) by force of
c) cooperation
d) assistance
in the teeth of opposition=বিরোধিতার মুখে

233. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idioms/phrase: They set the two friends by the car and then enjoyed the fun.
a) Made friends
b) to provoke to quarrel
c) to bring in agreement
d) none of these
set the two friends by the car= ঝগড়া করানো

234. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idioms/phrase: I have a bone to pick with you in this matter.
a) An angry
b) selfish motive
c) selfless motive
d) desire
have a bone to pick with you =বিরক্তিকর কোনো কিছু যে করছে তার সাথে সেই বিষয়ে কথা বলতে চাওয়া

অর্থাৎ কোন কিছু প্রবল ভাবে চাওয়া

235. Choose the one that best express the meaning of the following idiom : ‘To read between the lines’
a) To concentrate
b) To grasp the hidden meaning
c) To read carefully
d) To suspect
e) None of Them

236. Choose the one that best express the meaning of the following term: ‘White elephant’
a) An elephant of white color
b) A hoarder
c) Worthless
d) A very costly or troublesome
e) None of Them
A hoarder- মজুতদার, Worthless- যোগ্যতাহীন

237. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase: He was in a brown study and did not seem to catch my point.
a) In his study room
b) absorbed in reading
c) absent minded
d) in a state of shock

238. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase: They are sure to still a march upon their competitors.
a) out shine
b) defy
c) challenge
d) resist

239. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase: I have come to know of your hole- and corner methods of dealing with people.
a) Suspicious
b) secret
c) servile
d) strict
hole and corner method অর্থ গোপন উপায়
servile অর্থ মেরুদন্ডহীন

240. He kept saying he did not do it but in the end he said he had done it.
a) in any case
b) at least
c) by the end
d) finally

241. He has sold his house and has no job and so now he has next to nothing.
a) he is unemployed
b) he has no property
c) he has a few things
d) he has nothing at all

242. All the students got high marks in the test but Rahim stood out.
a) got a lot of marks
b) got very good marks
c) got higher marks than someone
d) got the most marks of all

243. If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish more quickly.
a) take my hand
b) take my fingers
c) pick me up
d) help me

244. He is up to his ears in work and cannot possibly see you now.
a) very interested in
b) fully occupied with
c) not involved with
d) concerned with

245. To be in abeyance-
a) To be in trouble
b) Dual minded
c) In a fighting mood
d) In suspense
To be in abeyance অর্থ সাময়িক বিরতি; a state of temporary disuse or suspension.
Dual minded অর্থ দ্বিধা গ্রস্ত হওয়া

246. To get into hot waters-
a) to be impatient
b) to suffer a huge financial loss
c) to get into trouble
d) to be in a confused state of mind
To get into hot waters মানে হল সমস্যায় পড়া

247. To take a leap in the dark.
a) to take risk
b) to hazard oneself
c) to do a task secretly
d) to do a hazardous thing without any idea of the result
To take a leap in the dark মানে হল ফলাফল কি হবে না জেনে কোন কাজ করা

248. To smell a rat-
a) to detect bad smell
b) to misunderstand
c) to suspect trick or deceit
d) to see hidden meaning
To smell a rat অর্থ সন্দেহ করা
to suspect trick or deceit অর্থ প্রতারণার সন্দেহ করা

249. The remnants of the Roman Empire can be found in many countries in Asia, Europe and Africa.
a) effects
b) small pieces
c) building
d) destruction
remnants অর্থ ছোট ছোট টুকরা, ধংসাবশেষ
effects অর্থ প্রভাব

250. It is difficult to discern the sample that is on the slide unless the microscope is adjusted.
a) discard
b) arrange
c) determine
d) debate
discern অর্থ প্রভেদ করা
discard অর্থ বাতিল করা
arrange মানে সাজানো
determine মানে সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়া
debate মানে বিতর্ক করা

251. Einstein’s theory of relativity seemed incredible at the time that he first introduced it.
a) unbelievable
b) complicated
c) brilliant
d) famous
incredible মানে হল "অবিশ্বাস্য "

unbelievable মানে "অবিশ্বাস্য "

252. To look quickly through a book is important study skill.
a) skim
b) summarize
c) outline
d) paraphrase
look quickly through মানে হল "ভাসা ভাসা দেখা"
skim মানে হল "ভাসা ভাসা দেখা"

253. Although he is recognized as one of the most brilliant scientists in his field, Professor White cannot seem to make his ideas understood in class.
a) get his ideas down
b) recall his ideas
c) summarize his ideas
d) get his ideas across
get ideas across মানে হল তার ধারণা বুঝাতে

get his ideas down মানে হল তার ধারণা লিখে রাখতে

254. He is the black sheep of the society
a) Gentle animal
b) winner
c) bad character
d) lazy boy
e) strange man
কুলাঙ্গার

255. ‘Birds eye view’ means---
a) A rough idea
b) eyes birds
c) eyes of a flock of birds
d) a view of the sky

256. Blue blood
a) foolish
b) simple
c) aristocracy
d) flatter
e) none of these

257. kith and kin
a) relatives
b) rivers and cannels
c) nvairy
d) ecrollment
e) none of these

258. Bed of roses
a) bed made of roses
b) comfortable situation
c) small bed
d) rose garden
e) none of these

259. The underlined phrase in the sentence ‘swimming in the river is hard’ is a/an
a) Verb
b) adjective
c) adverb
d) noun
e) pronoun

260. choose the correct meaning of the phrase “a man of straw “
a) a man with no substance
b) a man of substance
c) a worthy fellow
d) an unreasonable person

261. After the death of his father, Rahim is playing ducks and drakes with his inherited property and is sure to ruin himself.
a) horse trading
b) gambling
c) to spend lavishly
d) bad tactics to fool others

262. An honest person never plays fast and loose with his friends.
a) delay tactics
b) deceives
c) Ignores
d) to be inconsistent

263. she took into her head to leave her job in no time and go to her parents.
a) a sudden idea
b) after careful thought
c) Half-heartedly decided
d) none of these

264. after the retirement, Mr. Karim is thinking of resting on his oars.
a) do a mild business to keep busy
b) to depend on his savings
c) rest after hard work
d) none of these

265. it has been proved upto the hilt that Rahman’s intentions are bad.
a) final outcome
b) completely
c) Up to final decision
d) none of these

266. The idioms ' to show the white feather ' means
a) to act like a gentleman
b) to act like a hero
c) to act like a crowed
d) to act like a devil

267. Mr. Abdur Rahim feels like 'a cuckoo in the nest' by becoming the employee of the month. What is the meaning of the underlined idiom ?
a) A person is liked by everybody
b) A person is disliked by everybody
c) A team player
d) A leader

268. The meaning of the phrase, 'to smell a rat' is :
a) To see signs of plague epidemic
b) To get bad smell of a dead rat
c) To suspect foul dealing
d) To be in a bad mood

269. The idiom 'be all and end all' means :
a) by any means
b) supreme aim
c) whatever happens
d) everything

270. Recent linguistic research has shed light on the role played by ______, regardless of their gender.
a) how people speak
b) how people were spoken
c) how do people speak
d) people are speaking

271. Autoimmune disease is a general term for several disorders ______ the body produces antibodies.
a) in which
b) which
c) in that
d) how

272. In most species of seal, the females are not __________.
a) as large as the males
b) as larger than the males
c) larger the male
d) the males as large

273. Kites come in all shapes and sizes, some _____ a person.
a) large enough carrying
b) enough large to carry
c) large enough to carry
d) large to carry enough

274. Questions (11-15). Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the original word.
a) Abundant Scarce
b) Acrimonious
c) Ingenuous
d) Heavenly

275. Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the original word Gaudy
a) Sumptuous
b) Blatant
c) Ostentatious
d) Modest

276. Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the original word Accumulate
a) Amass
b) Produce
c) Gather
d) Scatter

277. Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the original word Costly
a) Frugal
b) Economical
c) Thrifty
d) Expensive

278. Select the word or phrase that is most closely opposite in meaning to the original word Forbid
a) Forgive
b) Refuse
c) Allow
d) Deprive Questions

279. with this tog, I'm sure the train will be late. Which expression may replace the underlined phrase?
a) Bounds to late
b) is bound to be late
c) will bound to be late
d) will be bound to be late

280. What do you mean by the phrase ‘Sit on the fence?’
a) Watch over the fence
b) Sit idly
c) Remain neutral in a dispute
d) Sit on a height

281. The phrase ‘Achilles’ heel’ means:
a) a strong point
b) a serious idea
c) a weak point
d) a permanent solution

282. The idiom 'Let things slide ' means -
a) to be criticizing
b) to be indifferent
c) to set free
d) not to help anyone
'Let things slide ' phrase টির অর্থ -অবহেলা করা , উদাসীন; অর্থাৎ -To be indifferent .

283. The supply of food and beverage for the program was abundant.
a) inadequate
b) substandard
c) excellent
d) plentiful

284. Assertive people are generally more decisive.
a) Docile
b) Articulate
c) Confident
d) Compliant

285. People of diverse backgrounds now go to different places for pleasure, business or education.
a) distinctive
b) isolated
c) distant
d) different

286. Computer has revolutionized office procedures more than any machine of modern time.
a) has any machine
b) any other machine
c) other machine
d) none of these

287. Select the word that is most closely similar in meaning to the original word. ABSOLUTE
a) Division
b) Complete
c) Small
d) Half

288. Select the word that is most closely similar in meaning to the original word. AGGRAVATE
a) Decline
b) Acquire
c) Excited
d) Irritate

289. Select the word that is most closely similar in meaning to the original word. Latent
a) Apparent
b) Manifest
c) Concealed
d) Obvious

290. Select the word that is most closely similar in meaning to the original word. Unfold
a) Conceal
b) Elaborate
c) Withhold
d) Maintain

291. Select the word that is most closely similar in meaning to the original word. Eccentric
a) Unconventional
b) Destructive
c) Deceitful
d) Conformist

292. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence Computer has revolutionized office procedures more than any machine of modern time.
a) has any machine
b) any other machine
c) other machine
d) none of these

293. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence 12 Writing a beautiful sonnet is as much an achievement as to finish a 400-page novel.
a) if to finish
b) to have finished
c) it is to finish
d) finishing

294. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence My mother takes the responsibility for running the household.
a) managing
b) going
c) moving quickly
d) none of these

295. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence People of diverse backgrounds now go to different places for pleasure, business or education.
a) distant
b) isolated
c) distinctive
d) different

296. Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence Organizing some extra-curricula activities has occupied a lot of my time recently
a) taken over
b) taken up
c) taken in
d) taken after

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