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IDIOMS AND PHRASES MCQs
Idioms & Phrases
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Answer: Option A. -> follow closely after
Answer: Option D. -> if he were paid to do it
Answer: Option C. -> open
Answer: Option D. -> discouraged
Answer: Option B. -> revive
Option A. Forget - This option is incorrect because "raking up" means the opposite of forgetting something. It means to revive or bring up something from the past.
Option B. Revive - This option is correct because "rake up" means to bring back or revive a past disagreement or argument.
Option C. Start - This option is incorrect because "rake up" refers to something that has already happened in the past, so it cannot mean to start something new.
Option D. End - This option is incorrect because "rake up" refers to something from the past, and it cannot mean to end something.
Option E. None of these - This option is incorrect because option B is the correct answer.
In conclusion, the correct meaning of the given idiom is "revive" or to bring back a past disagreement or argument that has already been resolved or forgotten.
- The idiom "rake up" means to bring up something that happened in the past and is now better forgotten.
- The word "quarrel" refers to an argument or a disagreement between two or more people.
- So, the idiom "rake up an old quarrel" means to revive or bring back a past disagreement or argument that has already been resolved or forgotten.
Option A. Forget - This option is incorrect because "raking up" means the opposite of forgetting something. It means to revive or bring up something from the past.
Option B. Revive - This option is correct because "rake up" means to bring back or revive a past disagreement or argument.
Option C. Start - This option is incorrect because "rake up" refers to something that has already happened in the past, so it cannot mean to start something new.
Option D. End - This option is incorrect because "rake up" refers to something from the past, and it cannot mean to end something.
Option E. None of these - This option is incorrect because option B is the correct answer.
In conclusion, the correct meaning of the given idiom is "revive" or to bring back a past disagreement or argument that has already been resolved or forgotten.
Answer: Option C. -> stopped due to mechanical failure
An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning of the words. In this case, the phrase "broke down" is an idiom that means to stop working due to mechanical failure.
Here is an explanation of the possible options:
An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning of the words. In this case, the phrase "broke down" is an idiom that means to stop working due to mechanical failure.
Here is an explanation of the possible options:
- Option A - met with an accident: This phrase means to have an accident and is not relevant to the situation described in the sentence.
- Option B - broke into pieces: This phrase means to break something into many small pieces and is not relevant to the situation described in the sentence.
- Option C - stopped due to mechanical failure: This phrase is the correct meaning of the idiom "broke down" in the sentence. It means that the car stopped working due to a mechanical problem.
- Option D - dashed against another vehicle: This phrase means to crash or collide with another vehicle and is not relevant to the situation described in the sentence.
- Option E - None of these: This option is incorrect as Option C - stopped due to mechanical failure is the correct answer.
Answer: Option C. -> rapidly
Answer: Option A. -> waited expectantly
Answer: Option A. -> to make the most in a bad situation
Answer: Option A. -> to be in a dilemma