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English Language Quiz: Meaning Of Given Phrase

Ajay Singh
04-Mar-2021
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Choose the option that correctly depicts the meaning of the highlighted phrase.

Q1. To ensure a successful product launch, we must get “our ducks in a row”.

a) Adjusting quickly to changes and making fast decisions
b) Trying out every possibility to get a result
c) Putting up a plan or idea into action
d) Getting your things well organized
e) None of the above

Q2. He was advised not to get involved in the controversy which was considered a “tar-baby” issue.

a) a situation gets out of control and everything starts to go wrong
b) a deteriorating situation, especially in business or politics
c) a situation or problem for which it is virtually impossible to find a solution
d) a difficult task and a challenging situation
e) None of the above

Q3. Companies producing goods play “to the gallery” to boost their sales.

a) depend upon the public for approval
b) cater to the public taste
c) advertise
d) attempt to appeal to the popular taste
e) None of the above

Q4. Jane organized a treasure hunt in the park for the kids but it all “went pear-shaped” and everyone was disappointed.

a) went disorganized and out of control
b) went wrong producing an undesirable result
c) became a deteriorating situation
d) did not work properly as planned
e) None of the above

Q5. I’ve got so many things to do at the moment, I feel like a “juggle frog”.

a) finding it hard to deal with the aggravation
b) assuming the situation to be annoying
c) excited about dealing with multiple tasks
d) dealing with different tasks and finding it difficult
e) None of the above

Q6. To put up with.

a) to tolerate
b) to adjust
c) to understand
d) to accommodate
e) None of the above

Q7. To face the music.

a) to enjoy a musical recital
b) to live in a pleasant atmosphere
c) to bear the consequences
d) to have a difficult time
e) None of the above

Q8. Yeoman's service.

a) medical help
b) excellent work
c) social work
d) hard work
e) None of the above

Q9. To take to heart.

a) to be encouraged
b) to grieve over
c) to like
d) to hate
e) None of the above

Q10. My friend turned a deaf ear to my tale of loss and refused to help me.

a) paid no heed
b) went far away
c) listened carefully
d) turned his ear away
e) None of the above

Answers:
d) Getting your things well organized
c) a situation or problem for which it is virtually impossible to find a solution
d) attempt to appeal to the popular taste
b) went wrong producing an undesirable result
d) dealing with different tasks and finding it difficult
a) to tolerate
c) to bear the consequences
d) hard work
b) to grieve over
a) paid no heed

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