Idioms & Phrases

JKSSB Sub-Inspector (Executive) · 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 "to turn a blind eye" mean?

  1. To deliberately ignore something
  2. To see clearly
  3. To become angry
  4. To help someone in need
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Answer: A. The idiom means to willfully overlook a problem or wrongdoing.

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