Idioms & Phrases

JKSSB Panchayat Account Assistant · English · 30 practice questions with answers and explanations: 11 Easy, 9 Medium, 10 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

What does the idiom 'Break the ice' mean?

  1. To end a fight
  2. To initiate conversation
  3. To break something
  4. To cause trouble
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Answer: B. 'Break the ice' means to initiate conversation in an awkward or unfamiliar situation.

Sample Medium question 2

What does 'a bolt from the blue' mean?

  1. A thunderstorm
  2. A long-expected result
  3. A clear sky
  4. A sudden, unexpected event
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Answer: D. It describes something completely unexpected, usually unpleasant.

Sample Hard question 3

What does 'a wild goose chase' mean?

  1. An exciting adventure
  2. A hunting trip
  3. A quick success
  4. A hopeless, futile search
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Answer: D. A wild goose chase is a pursuit of something that cannot be found or achieved.

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