NDA examination is divided into two papers, Paper I of Mathematics and Paper II of General Ability Test (GAT) . In GAT paper of NDA examination English plays an important part as it contains 50 questions in a paper of 150 questions. English paper comprises of various types of questions, one of which is Idioms & Phrases. Idioms & phrases consist of almost five questions each year in NDA examination. Idioms & phrases is a new trend for NDA aspirants as it is used in examination since some recent years only. To gain marks on Idioms and phrases it is important to practice it regularly. Here we are providing a quiz of Idioms and phrases for NDA 2 2019 aspirants
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Directions: In each of the following an idiomatic expression and its four possible meanings are given. Find out the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression.
Q.1 The rank and file
(a) The ordinary members of a society
(b) Bring about settlement
(c) Bring about settlement
(d) A secured right
Ans : (a)
Q2. On the wagon
(a) To act independently and decide your own fate
(b) Abstaining from drinking alcoholic beverages
(c) To put things in the wrong order
(d) To pass or progress quickly and easily
Ans : (b)
Q.3 In the blues
(a) Behave like a lord
(b) Low-spirited
(c) Being colourful
(d) Having many blue things
Ans : (a)
Q.4 In the bag
(a) To be honest and tell the truth
(b) A set of techniques and methods
(c) Be enjoyable or entertaining
(d) Assured of a successful outcome
Ans : (d)
Q.5 In apple pie order
(a) To change for the better
(b) To escape from danger
(c) To make a gain that is legitimate
(d) Perfectly methodical arrangement
Ans : (d)
Q.6 Long in the tooth
(a) Too old for a particular activity
(b) To go to a dentist
(c) To have pain in mouth
(d) To bite something into pieces
Ans : (a)
Q.7 Under the wire
(a) At the very last minute
(b) To last for a long time
(c) To spend time doing nothing in particular
(d) Fix the date of an important event
Ans: (a)
Q.8 A dime’s worth
(a) Significant amount
(b) An insignificant amount
(c) A heavy amount
(d) A reliable amount
Ans : (b)
Q.9 Pull the plug
(a) To begin something with enthusiasm
(b) To go on a visit
(c) Put a stop to something.
(d) To be confused to take a decision
Ans : (c)
Q.10 Be out of your element
(a) Be out of your home late in the night
(b) To focus on elementary things
(c) Be happy and enthusiastic to attend a party
(d) To feel unhappy and uncomfortable in a situation
