M C Q s D r i v e

English 2794 MCQs [All-Courses]

thumb

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.

“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
“Achilles’ heel” means ________?
A To action a task; to initiate work
B A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength
C A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage
D To endure a painful or unpleasant situation that is unavoidable
Correct Answer: A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength
“Ace in the hole” means __________?
A A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage
B A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength
C Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy
D Without any hesitation; instantly
Correct Answer: A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage
“A hot potato” means _________?
A The one tiny drawback that ruins it
B To go to bed to sleep
C To find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor
D A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with
Correct Answer: A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with
A bitter pill means ___________?
A Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy
B A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with
C A situation or information that is unpleasant but must be accepted
D When an attempt fails, and it’s time to start planning all over again
Correct Answer: A situation or information that is unpleasant but must be accepted
“Like a sitting duck” means________________?
A Lazy
B Fat
C Sleepy
D Ignorant
Correct Answer: Ignorant
The idiom a hard nut to crack means:
A An easy question
B A foolish search
C A difficult problem
D Expensive thing
Correct Answer: A difficult problem
What is the phrasal meaning of carry-on?
A To continue doing something
B To end doing something
C To start doing something
D None of these
Correct Answer: To continue doing something
Call on means ______?
A Doubtful
B Prove a theory
C Play a visit to someone
D Summon as a witness
Correct Answer: Play a visit to someone