Idioms and Phrases Section B - Verbal Ability Questions and Answers Page 9

41.

Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap.

A. rewaiting

B. an exciting moment

C. an achievement

D. a joy for my parents

Answer

Answer :

Option C

42.

His speech went down well with the majority of the audience.

A. found acceptance with

B. was attentively listened to by

C. was appreciated by

D. was applauded by

Answer

Answer :

Option C

43.

The people of this village are the salt of the earth.

A. rich

B. educated

C. quarrelsome

D. kind

Answer

Answer :

Option D

44.

The news of the accident came as a bolt from the blue.

A. something unexpected

B. something unpleasant

C. something horrible

D. something unexpected and unpleasant

Answer

Answer :

Option D

45.

We tend to take for granted the conveniences of modern life.

A. to consider

B. to admit

C. to accept readily

D. to care for

Answer

Answer :

Option C

Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases

Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap.

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His speech went down well with the majority of the audience.

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The people of this village are the salt of the earth.

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The news of the accident came as a bolt from the blue.

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We tend to take for granted the conveniences of modern life.

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