English Language Quiz For Bank Foundation 2023 -14th December

Directions (1-5): In each of the question given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in context of the given sentence.

Q1. I’m sorry I can’t come into work today. I’m feeling under the weather.

(a) that weather is good
(b) it seems as it will rain
(c) to feel as if under suspicion
(d) to not feel well
(e) to be doubtful about the work

Q2. They tried to cut corners when installing the pipes for the house and now we have leaks only one month after purchasing it!

(a) to reduce the mass of material used
(b) to be economical
(c) to be wasteful
(d) to be grateful to someone
(e) to do something badly or cheaply

Q3. We missed our flight to Paris because the connecting flight was late and to add insult to injury they made us pay for a new ticket as if it was our fault!

(a) to be compensated
(b) to make a situation worse
(c) to be reprimanded
(d) to be praised
(e) to be ruined

Q4. I can’t wait to see you performing on stage tonight! break a leg!

(a) good luck (often said to actors before they go on stage)
(b) bad luck (often said to enemies before they go for some good work)
(c) to fight bravely
(d) to sing well
(e) to perform the best of someone’s capacity

Q5. Jane is just never on time to work, it’s really annoying. O wow, speak of the devil here she comes…

(a) the person you’re talking about actually turns out to be angry
(b) the person you’re talking about actually turns out to be happy
(c) the person you’re just talking about actually turns up at that moment
(d) the person you’re talking about actually turns out to be celebrating
(e) none of the above

Solutions:

S1. Ans.(d)

S2. Ans.(e)

S3. Ans.(b)

S4. Ans.(a)

S5. Ans.(c)

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