phrase MCQs
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Correct form of Expression : Which phrase is correct?
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A: Would you like to leave a message?
We should give a "wide berth" to bad characters. ( Choose the best describe meaning of the quoted phrase)
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C: Keep away from
I requested him "to put in a word" for me.( Choose the best describe meaning of the quoted phrase)
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C: support
The cricket match proved to be "a big draw".( Choose the best describe meaning of the quoted phrase)
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B: A huge attraction
He went back on his promise to vote for me. ( Choose the best describe meaning of the quoted phrase)
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A: Withdraw
As he was undecided,he let the "grass grow under his feet".( Choose the best describe meaning of the quoted phrase)
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A: Loitered around
Match the best meaning/alternative that corresponds to the bracket word or phrase in the sentences : 'Nip in the bud' means-
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A: destroy at the very beginning
Match the best meaning/alternative that corresponds to the bracket word or phrase in the sentences : As this is his first job he will have to put will have to (put up with) this inconvenience.
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A: endure
Match the best meaning/alternative that corresponds to the bracket word or phrase in the sentences : One whose attitude is ; (eat drink and be merry)
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A: epicurean
Match the best meaning/alternative that corresponds to the bracket word or phrase in the sentences : (Using it wisely),leisure promotes health, efficiency and happiness.
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C: having used it wisely
Which phrase prohibits someone to do something?
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A: Staff mustn't use company lounge
Which phrase doesn't mean "return a telephone a call"?
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C: Return back
Which phrase is correct?
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C: I think you should tell him to come
Which phrase is the most polite?
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C: Would you mind giving me a hand?
Match the best alternative that correspond to the bracket word or phrase in the sentences : Honeybees live in a (complicated) society of ten to fifty thousand members.
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B: complex
Match the best alternative that correspond to the bracket word or phrase in the sentences : A (chance) sample can often provide information about a larger population.
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C: random
Match the best alternative that correspond to the bracket word or phrase in the sentences : Microprocessors, unlike computers, are programmed to complete (defined) tasks.
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B: specific
Choose the exact meaning of the idioms/phrases. Black sheep
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C: an unworthy person
Choose the exact meaning of the idioms/phrases. A fool's paradise
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B: to live in illusions
Choose the exact meaning of the idioms/phrases. Have a go
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C: make an attempt
Choose the exact meaning of the idioms/phrases. To take occasion
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A: to take advantage of an opportunity
Choose the exact meaning of the idioms/phrases. Bird's eye view
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B: general view from above
May I ask you ------- question? (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.)
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A: a
Antarctica ------ many icebergs. (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.)
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B: has
Canada ------ famous for its sweet maple syrup. (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.)
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C: is
She has lived here ----- 1975. (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.)
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B: since
Explanation:
She has lived here ----- 1975. (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.) Correct Answer since We use since to refer back to a previous point in time. We use since as a preposition with a date, a time or a noun phrase: She has lived here since 1975. (since + date) I have been happily married for 26 years, since the age of 21. (since + noun phrase) We also use since as a conjunction to introduce a subordinate clause: It's been so long since I saw them. (since + clause)
This is --------- easy question. (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.)
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B: an
It has been raining ------ two days. (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.)
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A: for
India has been independent ----- 1947. (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.)
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B: since
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India has been independent ----- 1947. (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.) Correct Answer since We use since to refer back to a previous point in time. We use since as a preposition with a date, a time or a noun phrase: India has been independent since 1947. (since + date) I have been happily married for 26 years, since the age of 21. (since + noun phrase) We also use since as a conjunction to introduce a subordinate clause: It's been so long since I saw them. (since + clause)
Three of the world's major religions began in the middle East. They --------- Islam, Judaism and Christianity. (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.)
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C: are
Nearly crying, her little sister wanted to be left ------ herself. (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.)
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D: to
We have been waiting -------- twenty minutes. (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.)
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A: for
Apart -------- cricket, he does not watch TV. (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.)
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D: from
It is of no -------- suggesting that he should do something about his hair. (Select the appropriate word/phrase from the options provided, so that the word/phrase appropriately fills in the gap in each sentence.)
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D: use
------ received low degrees as today. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gaps(s)
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B: Never have so many women
The ----- criminal still denies that he is ------ for the robbery. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gaps(s)
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D: convicted, culpable
People all over the world are starving -------. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gaps(s)
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D: in greater numbers
Your classmate insulted you to ------. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gaps(s)
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A: pay off old scores
The division of this property was a sequel ------ the agreement. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gaps(s)
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B: to
In a time of fiscal crisis, such lavish expenditure must be -------. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gap(s)
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D: curtailed
The bank is ------ of -------. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gap(s)
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C: on the brink, ruin
He went to ------ and ------. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gap(s)
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B: Canada, the USA
One swallow does not make a -------. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gap(s)
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B: summer
If I ----- a bicycle, I ----- ride everyday. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gap(s)
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B: had, would
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If I ----- a bicycle, I ----- ride everyday. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gap(s) Correct Answer had, would SEC stands for Security Exchange Commission বাংলাদেশ সিকিউরিটিজ অ্যান্ড এক্সচেঞ্জ কমিশন প্রতিষ্ঠিত হয় ৮ জুন ১৯৯৩ সালে।
-------- he worked very hard, he----- not pass. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gap(s)
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D: Although, did
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-------- he worked very hard, he----- not pass. For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gap(s) Correct Answer Although, did রাশিয়ার বর্তমান প্রেসিডেন্ট - ভ্লাদিমির পুতিন
Bed of roses (For each question, select the word/phrase you think is closest in meaning to the word given.)
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B: comfortable situation
Apex (For each question, select the word/phrase you think is closest in meaning to the word given.)
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D: top
শান্ত (For each question, select the word/phrase you think is closest in meaning to the word given.)
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গ: calm
Blue blood (For each question, select the word/phrase you think is closest in meaning to the word given.)
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C: aristocracy