CBSE Class 7 English Idioms and Phrases MCQs

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Question. The issues were settled in court, but after a few days it was back to square one.
(a) To return to the starting point
(b) To run to the first square
(c) To start and return
(d) To come to a stop
Answer : A

Question. Politicians enjoy blowing their own trumpets.
(a) To boast about their achievements
(b) To use one’s own trumpet
(c) To blow their trumpet loudly
(d) To praise others trumpeting
Answer : A

Question. Students must learn to keep their belongings in apple pie order.
(a) Orderly preparation of apple pie
(b) In perfect order
(c) Ordering for apple pie
(d) Arranging apples neatly
Answer : B

Question. Scientific knowledge is no longer a closed book in this 21st century.
(a) An unopened book
(b) A covered book
(c) A mystery
(d) A mysterious book
Answer : C

Question. It takes a month of Sundays to chop all that wood.
(a) A short period
(b) No time
(c) A long time
(d) A special Sunday
Answer : C

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Question. What egged you on to become a social worker?
(a) Urged
(b) Dampened
(c) Hindered
(d) Discouraged
Answer : A

Question. Many politicians in India are not fit to hold a candle to Mahatma Gandhi.
(a) Superior
(b) Equal
(c) Inferior
(d) Indifferent
Answer : C

Question. She must be paying through the nose for the face left.
(a) Paying less than necessary
(b) Paying too much
(c) Paying the right amount
(d) Paying reluctantly
Answer : B

Question. He is putting the cart before the horse by purchasing furniture before buying a house.
(a) Doing a thing in the wrong way
(b) Doing a thing in the right way
(c) Committing a great crime
(d) Doing things meticulously
Answer : A

Question. Casting pearls before swine.
(a) Speaking nice words and convincing them
(b) Offering good things to undeserving people
(c) Uplifting the needy for their welfare
(d) Doing worthwhile things to unknown people
Answer : B

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Question. Hard work pays in the long run.
(a) Always
(b) Over a period of time
(c) Indefinitely
(d) Never
Answer : B

Question. I felt a fish out of water among the lawyers.
(a) Special
(b) Happy
(c) Uncomfortable
(d) Proud
Answer : C

Question. The Cauvery water issue led to apple of discord between the two Governments.
(a) Cause of anger
(b) Cause of hatred
(c) Cause of quarrel
(d) Cause of animosity
Answer : D

Question. The construction remains unfinished and the workers have let the grass grow under their feet.
(a) Grown grass all over the lawn
(b) Gone on a luxury tour
(c) Delay doing the work
(d) Demanded more benefits
Answer : C

Question. The police smelt the rat behind the death of the girl.
(a) Got very much confused
(b) Identified the cause of death
(c) Suspected that something is fishy
(d) Jumped to the conclusion
Answer : C

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Question. It poured cats & dogs.
(a) Rained heavily
(b) Rained lightly
(c) Dazzled
(d) Hailstorm
Answer : A

Question. The Manager was above board in all his dealings with his employees.
(a) Dishonest
(b) Rude
(c) Honest
(d) Charitable
Answer : C

Question. Whenever I feel blue I like to listen to slow music.
(a) Happy
(b) Gleeful
(c) Troubled
(d) Gloomy
Answer : C

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Question. I have told you time and again not to make this mistake.
(a) Always
(b) Often
(c) Sometimes
(d) Rarely
Answer : B

Question. He handled the situation with an iron fist
(a) Strictly
(b) Leniently
(c) Softly
(d) Wayward
Answer : A

Question. She is leaving the country for good.
(a) For the time being
(b) For good times
(c) Temporarily
(d) Permanently
Answer : D

In the following questions, four alternatives are given, for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Question. My ten year old son is an incredible live-wire.
(a) Lazy
(b) Dangerous
(c) Naughty
(d) Energetic
Answer : D

Question. He had to cool his heels before he could get an appointment with the doctor.
(a) To be kept waiting
(b) To make publicly known
(c) To exercise influence
(d) To lose one’s temper
Answer : A

Question. The captains of the rival teams should, try to bury the hatchet.
(a) Put up a stiff competition
(b) Make peace
(c) Win the game
(d) Forget the past
Answer : B

Question. He stopped at the bar to wet his whistle.
(a) Have a nap
(b) Be happy
(c) Have a problem
(d) Have a drink
Answer : D

Question. Over the years, we remained loyal through thick and thin.
(a) To our principles
(b) To employers and subordinates
(c) In married life
(d) In spite of all the difficulties
Answer : D

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Question. He broke down when he heard the news of his son’s death.
(a) Resigned his job
(b) Ceased to smile
(c) Stopped working
(d) Wept bitterly
Answer : D

Question. “Don’t try to throw dust into my eyes. You will not succeed.”
(a) To blind me with dust
(b) To protect my eyes
(c) Blind me with dust
(d) To mislead or confuse me
Answer : D

Question. A man of straw
(a) A man of no substance
(b) A very active person
(c) A worthy fellow
(d) An unreasonable person
Answer : A

Question. We visit the shopping mall off and on.
(a) Up and about
(b) Often
(c) Realty and truly
(d) Once upon a time
Answer : B

Question. Life is an event of give and take.
(a) Adjustment
(b) Make believe
(c) Always
(d) Giving
Answer : A

Question. Don’t mix with the bad bats.
(a) People with bad hats
(b) People of bad character
(c) People selling bad hats
(d) People of poor status
Answer : B

Question. The personality development, class started with an ice breaking session.
(a) Having breakfast
(b) Starting conversation
(c) Introducing chief guest
(d) Making speeches
Answer : B

Question. He chickened out when he confronted opposition.
(a) Ate chicken
(b) Released chicken
(c) Hatched eggs
(d) Withdrew
Answer : D

Question. Try to make do with what you have.
(a) Create
(b) Do
(c) Produce
(d) Manage
Answer : D

Question. The scientist worked for donkey’s years to arrive at the formula.
(a) A long time
(b) A short time
(c) For donkeys
(d) For few years
Answer : A

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence, Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Question. He is known for blowing his own trumpet.
(a) Clattering
(b) Shouting
(c) Clamouring
(d) Boasting
Answer : D

Question. He cut the Gordian knot by practising what he preached.
(a) Lessened the difficulty
(b) Let the difficulty remain as it was
(c) Removed the difficulty
(d) Add to the difficulty
Answer : C

Question. He took a leap in the dark with his latest investment in stocks,
(a) Took a risk
(b) Was hesitant
(c) Was confused
(d) Was cocksure
Answer : A

Question. Communicative English is the Achilles’ heel for the job aspirants.
(a) Weak spot
(b) Source of strength
(c) What they cherish most
(d) Top priority
Answer : A

Question. He is leaving the USA for good.
(a) Urgently
(b) Permanently
(c) Temporarily
(d) Immediately
Answer : B

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Question. Let sleeping dogs lie
(a) Dogs can raise tempers
(b) Do not allow dogs to stand
(c) Prevent dog mobility
(d) Do not bring up an old controversial issue
Answer : D

Question. To get admission in present day educational institutions, all children should be born with a silver spoon in the mouth
(a) Always hold a silver spoon
(b) Be born with silver spoon
(c) Be born in a rich family
(d) Be born to silver spoon manufacturer
Answer : C

Question. ‘a man of straw’
(a) An unreasonable person
(b) A man of no substance
(c) A very active person
(d) A worthy fellow
Answer : A

Question. Children complain about their parents’ gifts. They should learn not to look a gift horse in the mouth.
(a) Not to find fault with the gifts received
(b) Not to ask for more gifts
(c) Not to find goodness in the gifts
(d) Not to look at a horse’s mouth
Answer : A

Question. Acquiring a job is a Cakewalk for a student who has good academic performance coupled with good attitude.
(a) A difficult achievement
(b) A walkway made with cakes
(c) An easy achievement
(d) Walk away with a cake
Answer : C

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Question. I tried to feel his pulse on the issue, but in vain.
(a) Find his views
(b) Enlighten him
(c) Argue with him
(d) Guide him
Answer : A

Question. For this act of indifference he will be taken to task by the authority.
(a) He will get an official reprimand from the authority.
(b) He will be rewarded by the authority.
(c) He will tender his resignation to the authority.
(d) He will be entrusted with an official job.
Answer : A

Question. You need to have something up your sleeve if the present plan does not work
(a) Have some honest means
(b) Have some hidden sources of money
(c) Have a secret pocket in the sleeve
(d) Have an alternative plan
Answer : D

Question. The new manager ruled the roost to everyone.
(a) Exercised authority
(b) Rushed through work
(c) Got paid very handsomely
(d) Created good impression
Answer : A

Question. Despite his initial arrogance he had to eat humble pie.
(a) He had to yield under pressure
(b) He maintained composure
(c) He failed to protest eventually
(d) He accepted the food offered
Answer : A

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.

Question. The manager hesitated to assign the job to the newcomer as he was wet behind the ears.
(a) Young and inexperienced
(b) Drenched in the rain
(c) Unpunctual and lethargic
(d) Stupid and slow-witted
Answer : A

Question. Mrs Roy keeps an open house on Saturday evening parties—you’ll find all kinds of people there.
(a) Keeps the gates open for a few persons
(b) Welcomes all members
(c) Welcomes a select group of people
(d) Keeps the doors of the house open
Answer : B

Question. The police cordoned off the area after the explosion.
(a) Did not allow anyone to leave
(b) Filled
(c) Isolated
(d) Checked everyone In
Answer : C

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

Question. To play second fiddle.
(a) To reduce the importance of one’s senior
(b) Take a subordinate role
(c) To do back seat driving
(d) To be happy, cheerful and healthy
Answer : B

Question. Mary broke a dining-room window and had to face the music when her father got home.
(a) Listen carefully
(b) Ask a lot of questions
(c) Listen to music
(d) Accept the punishment
Answer : D

Question. Villagers always call a spade a spade.
(a) To speak in a straightforward manner
(b) To call someone a spade
(c) To speak ill about someone
(d) To speak about spades
Answer : A

Question. I am out of my wits and therefore cannot find a way to solve the problem immediately.
(a) Greatly confused
(b) Helpless without power
(c) Totally ignorant
(d) Not intelligent enough
Answer : A

Question. Why are you jumping down my throat? I wasn’t even in the house when it happened.
(a) Making a joke
(b) Scolding me
(c) Forcing me to cat
(d) Running away
Answer : B