SSC CGL English – Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitution, Phrasal Verbs – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level

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SSC CGL English – Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitution, Phrasal Verbs – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level – 12 questions, subject: English Language & Comprehension. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Idiom in contextSelect the most appropriate meaning of the idiom in bold.
My cousin lives abroad and visits us only once in a blue moon.

Correct Answer: B [hardly ever]

Explanation:

Blue moons are rare: once in a blue moon = very rarely, hardly ever.

2.  
One-word substitutionSelect the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person whose hobby is collecting stamps

Correct Answer: A [philatelist]

Explanation:

Philatelist = stamp collector; numismatist = coins.

3.  
Phrasal verbFill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb.
The match was ______ because of heavy rain.

Correct Answer: D [called off]

Explanation:

call off = cancel (Particle Code: off = stop).

4.  
Idiom in contextSelect the most appropriate meaning of the idiom in bold.
For an experienced cook like Ammu, making dosa batter is a piece of cake.

Correct Answer: C [very easy to do]

Explanation:

A piece of cake = something very easy.

5.  
One-word substitutionSelect the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Fear of heights

Correct Answer: D [acrophobia]

Explanation:

acro (top, height) + phobia (fear).

6.  
Phrasal verbSelect the most appropriate meaning of the given phrasal verb.
put up with

Correct Answer: A [tolerate]

Explanation:

put up with = tolerate; put off = postpone; set up = establish.

7.  
IdiomSelect the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
spill the beans

Correct Answer: C [reveal a secret]

Explanation:

Spill the beans = reveal secret information.

8.  
One-word substitutionSelect the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A building where a community of monks lives

Correct Answer: B [monastery]

Explanation:

monastery = home of monks; a mortuary keeps dead bodies; an observatory is for watching the stars.

9.  
Phrasal verb in contextSelect the most appropriate meaning of the phrasal verb in bold.
Little Kavin takes after his grandfather – the same smile, the same love of music.

Correct Answer: C [resembles]

Explanation:

take after = resemble an older family member.

10.  
Match the followingMatch the idioms with their meanings:
P. red tape Q. the lion's share R. crocodile tears S. a dark horse
1. the largest part 2. false sorrow 3. too many official formalities 4. an unexpected winner

Correct Answer: D [P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4]

Explanation:

red tape = formalities; lion's share = largest part; crocodile tears = false sorrow; dark horse = surprise winner.

11.  
One-word substitutionSelect the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Handwriting so poor that no one can read it

Correct Answer: B [illegible]

Explanation:

il + legible (readable) = illegible.

12.  
True/False drillHow many of the following statements are correct?
I. 'To pull someone's leg' means to tease them.
II. 'To turn down' an offer means to accept it.
III. 'Verbatim' means in exactly the same words.

Correct Answer: A [Only two]

Explanation:

I and III are correct; turn down = refuse.

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