Para Jumble: Arrange the sentences in correct logical order: A) The integration of blockchain technology in supply chain management has proven to be transformative. B) This transparency allows stakeholders to verify authenticity and track product ori

The correct answer is A: A-C-B-D. Sentence A introduces the topic (blockchain in supply chain). C explains the mechanism (immutable records). B explains the result (transparency benefits). D concludes with the outcome (increased trust).

Read: 'India's renewable energy capacity has surpassed 150 GW in 2024, marking significant progress toward sustainability goals. The government's push for solar and wind energy has attracted global investments. Simultaneously, challenges in grid infr

The correct answer is B: Renewable energy expansion in India is progressing but faces infrastructural obstacles. The passage presents both progress (150 GW capacity, global investments) and challenges (infrastructure, storage issues), supporting only option B.

Read the passage and answer: 'Digital literacy has become as fundamental as traditional literacy in contemporary society. Young professionals who lack basic digital competencies find themselves disadvantaged in the job market. However, initiatives li

The correct answer is A: Digital skills are now essential life skills with improving accessibility through technology. The passage emphasizes digital literacy's importance and mentions initiatives improving access. Options B, C, and D are either overstated or unsupported by the text.

Select the best option to correct: 'She dont know where the office supplies is kept.'

The correct answer is A: doesn't know where the office supplies are kept. Correct contraction is 'doesn't' (does not) for third person singular. 'Supplies' is plural, so verb should be 'are' not 'is'.

Identify the error: 'Each of the employees have received their annual bonus and appreciated the company's gesture.'

The correct answer is A: have should be has. 'Each' is singular and requires 'has' instead of 'have'. Although 'their' is acceptable in modern usage for singular indefinite pronouns.

Home

Home › Subjects › English Language › Idioms & Phrases

English Language
Idioms & Phrases

English grammar, vocabulary and comprehension

8 Q 10 Topics Take Mock Test

Difficulty: All Easy Medium Hard 1–8 of 8

Topics in English Language

All Reading Comprehension 200 Error Detection 115 Sentence Correction 50 Vocabulary & Synonyms 50 Antonyms 50 Fill in the Blanks 50 Para Jumbles 50 Cloze Test 50 Idioms & Phrases 50 One Word Substitution 50

Q.1 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Advanced: In the 2024-25 context of remote work culture, which idiom BEST describes 'maintaining team cohesion despite geographical dispersion'?

A keeping the home fires burning

B burning the midnight oil

C breaking new ground

D skating on thin ice

Correct Answer: A. keeping the home fires burning

EXPLANATION

'Keeping the home fires burning' symbolizes maintaining connection and loyalty despite distance. This metaphorically applies to remote teams maintaining organizational culture across locations.

Test

Q.2 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Which sentence demonstrates CORRECT usage of 'a tough row to hoe'?

A The agricultural company had a tough row to hoe establishing operations in new markets.

B The farmer used equipment to hoe a tough row in the field.

C The gardener faced a tough row to hoe while planning the landscape.

D Both A and C correctly use the idiom

Correct Answer: D. Both A and C correctly use the idiom

EXPLANATION

'A tough row to hoe' (idiomatic) means a difficult task or problem to solve. Both A and C use it metaphorically and correctly in non-farming contexts.

Test

Q.3 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Which idiom CANNOT be substituted for 'level playing field' in a competitive context?

A equal opportunity

B fair competition

C crooked dealing

D unbiased evaluation

Correct Answer: C. crooked dealing

EXPLANATION

'Level playing field' means fair and equal conditions. 'Crooked dealing' is its opposite, not a substitute.

Test

Q.4 Hard Idioms & Phrases

In modern AI-driven workplaces (2024-25), the phrase 'on thin ice' could apply to employees who _______.

A refuse to adopt new technologies

B maintain consistent performance records

C develop innovative solutions

D collaborate effectively with teams

Correct Answer: A. refuse to adopt new technologies

EXPLANATION

'On thin ice' means in a precarious position. Refusing to adapt to new technologies in 2024-25 would put employees in a vulnerable position.

Test

Q.5 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Identify the ERROR in idiom usage: 'The proposal was too good to be true; the management felt something was fishy and they decided to dig deeper into the matter.'

A No error; both idioms are correctly used

B 'too good to be true' is overused

C 'something was fishy' should be 'something smelled fishy'

D 'dig deeper' is not an idiom

Correct Answer: A. No error; both idioms are correctly used

EXPLANATION

Both idioms are correctly used: 'too good to be true' and 'something is fishy' are appropriate and grammatically sound.

Test

Q.6 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Identify the most suitable idiom: 'The negotiations were difficult, but finally both parties decided to _____ and reach a compromise.'

A bury the hatchet

B sharpen the hatchet

C throw the hatchet

D hide the hatchet

Correct Answer: A. bury the hatchet

EXPLANATION

'Bury the hatchet' means to end a conflict and make peace, which perfectly fits the context of reaching a compromise.

Test

Q.7 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Analyze the sentence: 'The marketing team tried to put all their eggs in one basket by focusing only on social media.' Identify the issue.

A Correct usage; idiom fits the context

B The idiom is inappropriate for business context

C Incorrect tense usage

D Missing preposition

Correct Answer: A. Correct usage; idiom fits the context

EXPLANATION

'Put all eggs in one basket' means to risk everything on one strategy, which is correctly applied here to criticize the marketing team's approach.

Test

Q.8 Hard Idioms & Phrases

Identify the error: 'After months of hard work, the startup finally came to the forefront of the industry, and their success was not a flash in the pan.'

A No error; both idioms are correctly used

B 'Came to the forefront' is incorrect

C 'Flash in the pan' is misused here

D Should use 'flashed in the pan'

Correct Answer: A. No error; both idioms are correctly used

EXPLANATION

Both idioms are correctly used. 'Came to the forefront' means became prominent, and 'not a flash in the pan' means it's not temporary success.

Test

All Subjects & Topics

Govt. Exams

Entrance Exams

Teacher Exams

Subjects

Quick Links

English Language Idioms & Phrases

English Language
Idioms & Phrases