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English 2805 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.

To hit the nail right on the head _______?

A To say something that is exactly right or completely true
B To destroy one’s reputation
C To announce one’s fixed views
D To teach someone a lesson
Correct Answer: To say something that is exactly right or completely true

To smell a rat _______?

A To see signs of plague epidemic
B To get bad small of a bad dead rat
C To suspect foul dealings
D To be in a bad mood
Correct Answer: To suspect foul dealings

A man of straw _________?

A A man of no substance
B A very active person
C A worthy fellow
D An unreasonable person
Correct Answer: A man of no substance

To leave someone in the lurch _________?

A To come to compromise with someone
B Constant source of annoyance to someone
C To put someone at ease
D To desert someone in his difficulties
Correct Answer: To desert someone in his difficulties

To pick holes _________?

A To find some reason to quarrel
B To destroy something
C To criticize someone
D To cut some part of an item
Correct Answer: To criticize someone

To put one’s hand to plough __________?

A To take up agricultural farming
B To take a difficult task
C To get entangled into unnecessary things
D Take interest in technical work
Correct Answer: To take a difficult task

To end in smoke ________?

A To make completely understand
B To ruin oneself
C To excite great applause
D To overcome someone
Correct Answer: To ruin oneself

‘Take a dim view of’, means:

A Blur something
B Take it easy
C Pay no heed
D Disapprove and criticize
Correct Answer: Disapprove and criticize

‘Wake up and smell the coffee’, means:

A Rouse and enjoy morning coffee
B Ignore every thing and enjoy
C Realize the truth and facts
D Be confident about yourself
Correct Answer: Realize the truth and facts

‘All hat and no cattle’, means:

A Very impressive
B All talk but no action
C Much powerful and strong
D Place without animals
Correct Answer: All talk but no action