Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases

Exercise : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2
Directions to Solve
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

6.
The cricket match proved to be a big draw.
a keen contest
a huge attraction
a lovely spectacle
a game without any result
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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7.
When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.
became desperate
felt sad
became angry
became discouraged
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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8.
He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.
loitered around
stayed out
sat unmoving
moved away
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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9.
Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.
Political influence
Backing influence
Deserving and proper influence
Secret and unfair influence
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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10.
Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.
advertise
cater to the public taste
attempt to appeal to popular taste
depend upon the public for approval
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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