[SPECIAL] NDA ENGLISH CHAMPION QUIZ 02

Idiom/Phrase is printed in bold in the sentence.Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

The much hyped event turned out be a nine days' wonder.

Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the coloured word.

The soldiers repulsed the enemy.

Improve the sentence.

I am living in Bombay for the last ten years.

Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the coloured word.

Vendors must have license.

Choose the word opposite in meaning.

Relinquish

Find the correctly spelt word.

Select the option that is nearer to meaning to the coloured word.

Extradition of the leader of the group was debated for hours in the meeting.

Improve the sentence.

I would rather have a noble enemy than a mean friend .

Find Synonym.

IMBECILITY

Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the coloured word.

The committee should recommend his name to the government.

Select the most appropriate option for the given idiom/phrase.

Close shave

Select the most appropriate option for the given idiom/phrase.

At the drop of a hat

Find out which part of a sentence has an error.

She will ill for five days (a)/ when the doctor (b)/ was sent for. (c)/ No error (d)

Find out which part of a sentence has an error.

In India, hill stations (a)/ usually have (b)/ beautiful sceneries. (c)/ No error (d)

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Rack and ruin

Spotting the error.

The writer (a) / of this poetry (b) / is Wordsworth.(c) / No error (d)

Spotting the error.

I have (a)/ known him (b)/ since two years. (c)/ No error (d)

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Weal and woe

Read the passage/sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. Sherlock Holmes is the

P. who is in a state of grace

Q. is raised to the status

R. because in him scientific curiosity

S. exceptional individual

6. of a heroic passion.

Choose the correct option for the given Idiom / Phrase.

Out of the blue