Idioms and Phrases
Direction: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.
- I took exception to his remarks and left the meeting.
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took exception : to object; objected
● The manager took exception to the statement about having only three employees. The best option is objected.Correct Option: A
took exception : to object; objected
● The manager took exception to the statement about having only three employees. The best option is objected.
- to hail from
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to hail from : to come from
● He hails from a small town in Punjab. The best option is come from.Correct Option: C
to hail from : to come from
● He hails from a small town in Punjab. The best option is come from.
- to put an end to
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to put an end to : to close; to cease
● We all wanted the two brothers to put an end to their argument. The best option is stop.Correct Option: C
to put an end to : to close; to cease
● We all wanted the two brothers to put an end to their argument. The best option is stop.
- by fits and starts
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by fits and starts : irregularly
● A sincere student works regularly, not by fits and starts. The best option is irregularly.Correct Option: B
by fits and starts : irregularly
● A sincere student works regularly, not by fits and starts. The best option is irregularly.
- bad blood
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bad – blood : feeling of hatred
● There is no bad blood between us. The best option is feeling of hatred.Correct Option: C
bad – blood : feeling of hatred
● There is no bad blood between us. The best option is feeling of hatred.
