Q.701
Easy
Choose the correct interpretation: 'Once in a blue moon'.
A Every month when moon is blue
B Very rarely or almost never
C On a sad occasion
D During moonlight
Correct Answer:
B. Very rarely or almost never Explanation:
This idiom means something happens very rarely or almost never. A blue moon occurs approximately every 2-3 years.
Q.702
Medium
Fill in the blank: 'He was caught _____ when the surprise party started.' (A common idiom needed)
A off guard
B on guard
C in guard
D by guard
Correct Answer:
A. off guard Explanation:
'Caught off guard' means surprised or unprepared for something unexpected.
Q.703
Medium
Identify the error in the sentence: 'She always beats around the bush when discussing serious topics instead of coming straight to the point.'
A No error; idiom is correctly used
B Should be 'beats around bushes'
C Should be 'beats in the bush'
D Should be 'beats the bush around'
Correct Answer:
A. No error; idiom is correctly used Explanation:
'Beat around the bush' is correctly used. It means to avoid discussing the main point.
Q.704
Medium
What does 'Spill the beans' mean in modern English?
A To waste food items
B To accidentally reveal a secret
C To grow bean plants
D To cook beans
Correct Answer:
B. To accidentally reveal a secret Explanation:
'Spill the beans' means to reveal a secret or tell someone something that was meant to be kept confidential.
Q.705
Medium
Which sentence correctly uses 'Piece of cake'?
A The exam was a piece of cake; everyone found it very easy.
B I baked a piece of cake yesterday.
C The cake is divided into pieces.
D She cut a piece of cake from the plate.
Correct Answer:
A. The exam was a piece of cake; everyone found it very easy. Explanation:
'Piece of cake' means something is very easy to do. Option A correctly applies this idiom.
Q.706
Medium
Choose the option with correct use of 'Cost an arm and a leg'.
A The surgery may cost an arm and a leg.
B The injured person lost an arm and a leg in the accident.
C An arm and a leg are body parts that cost money.
D He spent money on arms and legs.
Correct Answer:
A. The surgery may cost an arm and a leg. Explanation:
'Cost an arm and a leg' means something is very expensive. Option A uses it correctly.
Q.707
Medium
Correct the sentence: 'The project failed because the team couldn't see eye to eye about the budget allocation.'
A No error
B Should be 'see eyes to eyes'
C Should be 'see eye in eye'
D Should be 'see the eye'
Correct Answer:
A. No error Explanation:
'See eye to eye' is correctly used. It means to agree with someone.
Q.708
Medium
What is the meaning of 'Under the weather'?
A Standing below a rainy cloud
B Feeling slightly ill or unwell
C Experiencing bad weather conditions
D Sheltered from weather
Correct Answer:
B. Feeling slightly ill or unwell Explanation:
'Under the weather' means to feel sick or unwell, commonly used in healthcare contexts.
Q.709
Hard
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.
Q.710
Hard
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.
