English Quiz On Idioms And Phrase

1.    To strain every nerve

(A) to make utmost efforts

(B) to feel weak and tired

(C) to be a diligent worker

(D)  to be methodical in work

2.    To flog a dead horse

(A) to whip a dead horse

(B) attempts to do the impossible

(C) Waste one's efforts

(D) to take advantage of a weakness  

3.    To show a clean pair of heels

(A) to hide                  

(B) to escape

(C) to pursue             

(D) to follow

4.    To die in harness

(A) premeditated murder

(B) dying young in an accident

(C) to die while in service

(D) to be taken by surprise

5.   To feather one’s nest

(A) to make a residential house

(B) something that lasts for a short time

(C) to profit in a dishonest way

(D) none of the above

6.   To doctor the accounts

(A) to make changes in account books

(B) to clear the doctors' bill

(C) to verify the accounts in detail

(D) to manipulate the accounts

7.    She could never measure up to her parent’s expectation.

(A) Reach the level

(B) Work as hard

(C) Assess the amount

(D) Increase her height

8.    The little girl with her flawless performance stole the show.

(A) Stole something from the show

(B) Crept into the show

(C) Won everybody's praise

(D) Disappeared from the show

9. To be all at sea
  (A) a family Voyage
  (B) lost and confused 
  (C) in the middle of ocean
  (D) A string of island

10.   John's offer of help was turned down by the police.

(A) Sent back

(B) Twisted around

(C) Refused

(D) Handed over 

Answers:-

1. A

2. B

3. B

4. C

5. C

6. D

7. A

8. C

9. B

10. C