Select the meaning of the idiom: “A wild-goose chase.”
Correct answer is: C. A useless effort
The idiom means pursuing something pointless.
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The antonym of “Immerse” is:
Correct answer is: D. dry
The most common antonym for "immerse" is dry, as it refers to removing liquid, while "immerse" means to put something into a liquid. Other antonyms include words like disengage, release, or extract, which are opposite to the act of being deeply involved or absorbed.
The antonym of “Vice” is:
Correct answer is: B. Virtue
“Vice” is immoral behavior; its opposite is virtue.
Fill in the blanks: “A___ friend in need is ___ friend indeed.”
Correct answer is: A. a, a
Correct idiom: “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
Change the voice of the following sentence: “Prepare yourself for the worst.”
Correct answer is: D. Be prepared for the worst.
The imperative sentence “Prepare yourself…” is correctly changed to “Be prepared for the worst.”
They are not interested ___ our proposal.
Correct answer is: A. in
Correct preposition after “interested” is “in.”
Choose the correct sentence:
Correct answer is: B. You had better give in
“You had better” is the correct idiom.
To “spill the beans” means:
Correct answer is: B. To reveal secret information
This idiom means disclosing secret information unintentionally or intentionally.
The idiom “Above the fold” means
Correct answer is: A. In the top part of a newspaper page
The idiom "above the fold" means content that is immediately visible on a webpage or the top half of a newspaper's front page without scrolling or unfolding. It refers to the most prominent and eye-catching content that is seen first, both in print and online.
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Choose the correct one: Laugh up one’s sleeves.
Correct answer is: A. Laugh in one’s sleeves
Why? The correct idiom is “laugh in one’s sleeve,” meaning to hide one’s amusement secretly.
What does the idiom “get your goat” mean?
Correct answer is: B. To annoy or irritate someone
Why? “Get your goat” means to annoy or irritate a person, often by persistent or petty actions.
His office is always in apple-pie order. What does the idiom mean?
Correct answer is: A. Neat & tidy
Why? The phrase “in apple-pie order” means arranged neatly and systematically, implying cleanliness and tidiness.
فاختہ اڑانا محاورہ ہے۔ اس کا مفہوم کیا ہے؟
Correct answer is: C. مزے اڑانا
Why? The idiom “فاختہ اڑانا” means to enjoy or make merry, similar to “مزے اُڑانا” in Urdu.
The idiom “All and Sundry” means:
Correct answer is: B. Everyone
Why? The phrase “all and sundry” means everyone, collectively, without distinction. It is often used to refer to the general public.
He is deaf ___ my advice.
Correct answer is: A. to
Why? The correct idiomatic usage is “deaf to advice,” meaning someone ignores or does not pay attention to advice given.
Correct statement
Correct answer is: B. He insisted on doing that.
Correct collocation: “insist on doing something.”
The bus broke ___ on the way.
Correct answer is: B. down
Correct phrasal verb: “broke down” (mechanical failure).
Idiom: “Birds of passage”
Correct answer is: C. Living a wandering/unsettled life
“Birds of passage” = people who don’t stay long in one place.
My friend willingly complied ___ my request.
Correct answer is: D. with
Correct usage is “comply with”.
Choose the antonym of “Impound”
Correct answer is: A. Release
Impound = seize/withhold; opposite = release/free.
They ___ all the window panes.
Correct answer is: B. Broke
Correct past tense: “They broke all the window panes.”
Synonym of “Shrewd”
Correct answer is: A. Crafty
Shrewd means clever, astute, crafty in decision-making.