General English Idioms and Phrases Test for SSC CGL Exam

Q1. To go against the tide

         (a) Stop believing (b) Oppose majority (c) To believe (d) To take revenge

Q2. In high spirits

         (a)    Dead  (b) Cheerful (c) Sad (d) Shocked

Q3. Give up for a song

         (a)    Very Cheaply (b) To stop singing (c) Remain silent (d) To surprise

Q4. Send him to Coventry

         (a)    Surprise him (b) Boycott him (c) Send to church (d) Keep safe

Q5. On the Cards

         (a)    Portable (b) Anticipated (c) Hidden (d) Truth

Q6. Out of the question

         (a)    Important (b) Huge (c) Impossible (d) Dangerous

Q7. Being scapegoat

         (a)    King (b) Warrior (c) Fall guy (d) Slave

Q8. Run in the same groove

         (a)    Keep the secret (b) Moving slowly (c) Stay calm (d) Move in harmony

Q9. Water under the bridge

         (a)  Something  which cannot be changed (b) Easy to change
         (c) Something in the river (d) Store the water

Q10. Bad blood

         (a) Serial killer (b) Feeling of hatred (c) To appease (d) To deceive

Answers:

Q1. (b)

Q2. (b)

Q3. (a)

Q4. (b)

Q5. (b)

Q6. (c)

Q7. (c)

Q8. (d)

Q9. (a)

Q10.(b)

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