Idioms
When pigs fly
something that will never happen.
People could detect smoke in the plane as soon as it ___.
(a) Rounded off
(b) Took off
(c) Blew off
(d) Broke into
Ans. (b)
I shave every day, but my beard stays the same. What am I?
A barber
Meaning of Charisma ?
compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others
You must have the charisma to lift morale with a smile.
Which animal is known as the 'Ship of the Desert"?
Camel
To talk one's head off
To talk excessively
Have you seen my mobile phone? I can’t __ what happened to it.
(a) see out
(b) figure
(c) figure it
(d) figure out
(d) figure out
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
An echo
Meaning of Flip ?
turn over with a sudden quick movement
the plane flipped over and then exploded
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Answer: Mars
To play fast and loose
To be undependable
i.e not trustworthy and reliable.
The drama was very entertaining even though it played fast and loose with the true story.
have Paid
I have many faces, expressions, and emotions, and I am usually right at your fingertips. What am I?
emojies
REPERCUSSION
(a) Reliant
(b) Consequence
(c) Impertinence
(d) Prompting
(e) Callous
Ans.(b)
Sol. Option (b) is the correct choice.
Repercussion means an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one hence consequence is the word which is most similar in meaning to this.
Which place is known as the roof of the world?
Answer: Tibet
Cut somebody some slack
Don't be so critical
Select the option which identifies the verb in the sentence:
i. There are books on the shelf.
(a). Books
(b). Are
(c). Shelf
i. (b)
The more there is, the less you see. What am I?
darkness
Meaning of
Wither
(a) Ingenious
(b) Gnawed
(c) Persistent
(d)Thrive
(e) Reverie
Ans.(d)
Sol. Wither means (to cause) to become weak and dry and decay hence thrive which means (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously is the word most opposite in meaning to the given word.
Can you name the country from where Parmesan cheese comes?
Italy
Bob's your uncle
used to conclude a set of instructions, much like the French 'et voilà!'.
Example: "Just add a dash of salt and Bob's your uncle!"
Which word in the dictionary is always spelled incorrectly?
incorrectly
Meaning of Masquerade
a) Contentious
(b) Pretense
(c) Belligerent
(d) Arrogant
(e) Reminiscent
Ans.(b)
Sol. Masquerade means a false show or pretence. Hence masquerade and pretense are similar in meaning.
Pretense means an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.
Belligerent means a nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law.
Reminiscent means suggesting something by resemblance.
Who is the richest writer in the world?
J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series