Q. That which cannot be defeated is called:

  • (A) Invincible
  • (B) Invulnerable
  • (C) Infallible
  • (D) Indictable
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Invincible
Explanation: Invincible means impossible to defeat or overcome. Invulnerable means incapable of being harmed, infallible means incapable of making mistakes, and indictable refers to an offense that can be formally charged in court.

Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Turned a new leaf."

  • (A) Begun a different mode of life
  • (B) Started using his intelligence
  • (C) Proved to be a worthy person on his job
  • (D) Accepted the new job that was offered to him
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Begun a different mode of life
Explanation: The idiom 'turned a new leaf' means to start behaving in a better way or begin a new and improved phase of life.

Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Tarred with the same brush."

  • (A) Work on the same principles
  • (B) Have the same merits
  • (C) Are treated equally
  • (D) Possess the same defects
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Possess the same defects
Explanation: The idiom 'tarred with the same brush' means to be considered as having the same faults or bad qualities as someone else.

Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Steal a march."

  • (A) Resist
  • (B) Outshine
  • (C) Defy
  • (D) Challenge
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Outshine
Explanation: The idiom 'steal a march' means to gain an advantage over someone, often by acting before they do.

Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Picking holes."

  • (A) Asking irrelevant questions on
  • (B) Suggesting improvement in
  • (C) Finding fault with
  • (D) Creating problems in
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Finding fault with
Explanation: The idiom 'pick holes' means to criticize something by finding faults in it.

Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Go broke."

  • (A) Lose temper
  • (B) Become rich
  • (C) Become penniless
  • (D) Sell all he has
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Become penniless
Explanation: The idiom 'go broke' means to lose all one's money and become bankrupt or penniless.

Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Sets great store by."

  • (A) Laughs at
  • (B) Values greatly
  • (C) Ignores
  • (D) Neglects
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Values greatly
Explanation: The idiom 'set great store by' means to value or consider something very important.

Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Touch and go."

  • (A) Safe
  • (B) Risky
  • (C) Easy
  • (D) Quick
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Risky
Explanation: The idiom 'touch and go' refers to a situation that is uncertain or very risky, where the outcome is doubtful.

Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Strike gold."

  • (A) Make money
  • (B) Find a line of argument
  • (C) Benefit from
  • (D) Get good results
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Get good results
Explanation: The idiom 'strike gold' means to achieve great success or obtain excellent results unexpectedly.

Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Won his laurels."

  • (A) Fought bravely
  • (B) Defeated his enemies
  • (C) Acquired distinction
  • (D) Overpowered his enemies
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Acquired distinction
Explanation: The idiom 'win one's laurels' means to gain fame, honor, or distinction through achievement.

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