Directions (1-15): An idiom and four possible meanings are given. Identify the meaning of the idiom from among the answer choices and mark its number as your answer.
Q1. Child’s play
(a) to handle a situation calmly
(b) to dispute over petty points
(c) an easy task
(d) to treat lightly
Q2. On thin ice
(a) on the verge of ruins
(b) unbounded
(c) in the open air
(d) in a precarious situation
Q3. Bury the hatchet
(a) decide to end hostility
(b) to keep under control
(c) to retire from active life
(d) to turn pale
Q4. Cut no ice
(a) unable to perform
(b) feel uncomfortable
(c) come to nothing
(d) have no influence or effect
Q5. It makes no odds
(a) come to a compromise
(b) quite certain
(c) to cause no interest
(d) it is not important
Q6. Out of the way
(a) far away
(b) not common
(c) out of sight
(d) envious
Q7. Up to the mark
(a) in the same level
(b) quite satisfactory
(c) influential
(d) in tune with
Q8. In the air
(a) prevalent
(b) lacking
(c) flying
(d) hovering
Q9. End in smoke
(a) catch fire
(b) come to nothing
(c) become smoky
(d) fruitful
Q10. Take to task
(a) remind
(b) reprove
(c) reject
(d) avoid
Q11. Smell a rat
(a) to suspect
(b) to chase
(c) inspire
(d) inhale foul smell
Q12. At the first blush
(a) in the prime of youth
(b) at first sight
(c) the first impression
(d) the pink colour
Q13. In black and white
(a) colourless
(b) in writing
(c) unconditional
(d) in angry mood
Q14. Stand in good stead
(a) enjoy
(b) attempt
(c) helping attitude
(d) prove useful
Q15. Changed colour
(a) changed attitude
(b) turned pale
(c) rejoiced
(d) looked fresh
Solutions
1.C
2.D
3.A
4.D
5.D
6.B
7.B
8.A
9.B
10.B
11.A
12.B
13.B
14.D
15.B