Directions (1-10): Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer sheet.
Q1. As a businessman, my father always maintained that his transactions constituted an open book.
(a) An account book always open
(b) A book of open confessions
(c) An opening for new ventures
(d) Straight forward and honest dealings
Q2. The young boy was kicking his heels in spite of his mother’s stern warnings.
(a) Playing happily
(b) Kicking someone
(c) Wasting time
(d) Passing a gesture of disrespect
Q3. She is too fond of her own voice.
(a) Loves singing
(b) Very selfish
(c) Does not listen properly to anyone else
(d) Very talkative
Q4. Indian police is, on the whole, high-handed in dealing with citizens.
(a) Kind
(b) Overbearing
(c) Prompt
(d) Adept
Q5. I take exception to your statement that I am bad tempered.
(a) Do not agree
(b) Feel unhappy
(c) Object
(d) Feel angry
Q6. Helena was over head and ears in love with Demetrius.
(a) Carefully
(b) Completely
(c) Brilliantly
(d) Cautiously
Q7. Gopi works By fits and starts.
(a) Consistently
(b) Irregularly
(c) In high spirits
(d) Enthusiastically
Q8. This place affords a bird’s-eye view of the green valley below.
(a) A beautiful view
(b) A narrow view
(c) An overview
(d) An ugly view
Q9. He works In fits and start.
(a) Consistently
(b) Irregularly
(c) In high spirits
(d) Enthusiastically
Q10. She was on the horns of a dilemma as she had either to leave her job or divorce her husband.
(a) In nervous condition
(b) In terrible mood
(c) In difficult situation
(d) In suspense
S1. Ans.(d)
Sol. an open book- a person or thing that is easy to understand or about which everything is known.
S2. Ans.(c)
Sol. kick one’s heels – wait or pass the time aimlessly or futilely; be kept waiting
S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. fond of someone or something-liking someone or something
S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. high-handed-using power or authority without considering the feelings of others.
S5. Ans.(c)
Sol. take exception (to something)- To express opposition by argument; object to:
S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. over head and ears- completely trapped
S7. Ans.(b)
Sol. By fits and starts- with irregular bursts of activity.
S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. a bird’s-eye view -A view looking down at an object or area from a high elevation.
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. In fits and starts- without regular activity or progress
S10. Ans.(c)
Sol. on the horns of a dilemma -faced with a decision involving equally unfavourable alternatives.
