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Verbal Ability
Idioms and Phrases
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Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases

Directions to solve :

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

21.

He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.

A. returned my kindness

B. did an act of kindness

C. improved my prospects

D. became suddenly good

Answer

Answer :

Option B

22.

The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat.

A. had some pain in his heels

B. ran away from the scene

C. confronted the policeman

D. could not decide what to do

Answer

Answer :

Option B

23.

The ruling party has been warned not to play to the gallery.

A. to give importance to the common man

B. to try to be clever

C. to seek to win approval

D. to side-track the issue

Answer

Answer :

Option C

24.

Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were aware of this.

A. The person who had the real control and power

B. The acknowledged leader

C. The person who controlled the monarch

D. The person who advised the queen

Answer

Answer :

Option A

25.

I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder.

A. scolded me

B. insulted me

C. abused me

D. ignored me

Answer

Answer :

Option D

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