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English 2794 MCQs [All-Courses]

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English is one of the most important sections in one-paper exams. At MCQsDrive, you can practice Grammar rules, Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Correction, and Comprehension passages. With our quiz and mock test modes, you can improve your English skills effectively.

“Get your goat” means _____?

A To pacify someone
B To irritate someone
C To soothe someone
D To Hug someone
Correct Answer: To irritate someone

“Drop a dime” means ________?

A To be an informant
B Almost free. Very cheap
C To stop something at an early stage
D To leave
Correct Answer: To be an informant

“Chew the fat” means __________?

A To action a task; to initiate work
B To become silent; to stop talking
C To take offense; to get worked up, aggravated, or annoyed
D To chat idly or generally waste time talking
Correct Answer: To chat idly or generally waste time talking

“Bird Brain” means _____?

A A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid
B A person that is too smart; a person that acts Sharp
C A person that is too lazy; a person that acts dull
D A person that too angry; a person that acts hastly
Correct Answer: A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid

“Best of both worlds” means ________?

A A phrase implying that a person is never satisfied with their current situation; they think others have it better
B People’s intentions can be judged better by what they do than by what they say
C A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities
D Just the information I have on the subject
Correct Answer: A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities

“Beating a dead horse” means ________?

A To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution
B An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature.
C To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude
D To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting
Correct Answer: To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution

“Basket case” _______?

A An area of vulnerability
B Narrowly; barely. Usually used in regard to a narrow escape from a disaster
C To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally or to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant
D One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress
Correct Answer: One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress

“Apple of discord” means ______?

A Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy
B A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid
C To further a loss with sarcasm or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation
D To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude
Correct Answer: Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy

“An arm and a leg” means _________?

A Full throttle; at maximum speed
B Very cheap or inexpensive. A little amount of money
C Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money
D One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress
Correct Answer: Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money

“Elephant in the room” means _________?

A An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature
B In good physical health
C Someone can perceive things and events that are outside of their field of vision
D You learned something through means of a rumor
Correct Answer: An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature