Vocabulary

Idioms

Medium

Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase:

______ an emergency, you should immediately contact the nearest help centre.

In the event of

In comparison to

In favour of

With reference to

✅ Correct Option: 1

Option 1 -> "In the event of" means "if something happens" or "in case of" - used for conditional situations.

Option 2 -> "In comparison to" is used to compare two things - doesn't fit emergency response context.

Option 3 -> "In favour of" means supporting or preferring something - inappropriate for this context.

Option 4 -> "With reference to" means "regarding" or "concerning" - doesn't convey the conditional nature needed.

Hence, Option 1: In the event of -> This is the standard phrase used to express "if a particular situation occurs" or "in case of", making it perfect for describing emergency procedures and conditional actions -> correct

2025: 20 May Shift 1

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with appropriate expressions from List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Expressions)
---	---
(A) Akhira has a/an ______ so ask her to check the report.	(I) foot the bill
(B) Although others were also responsible for the problem, Alice decided to ______	(II) eye for detail
(C) Choose what you like from the menu - the company is going to ______	(III) on her toes
(D) Having three kids under the age of five keeps Janki ______	(IV) shoulder the blame

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2022: 23 Aug Shift 1

Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II

List I (Idiom)	List II (Meaning)
A. To be in doldrums	I. Sounds familiar
B. Call it a day	II. To face a risk
C. Rings a bell	III. To be in a low spirit
D. To bell the cat	IV. To quit work and go home

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2023: 2 July Shift 3

Match the Idioms in List I with their meanings in List II:

LIST I		LIST II
A. bone of contention	I.	close co-operation
B. under the weather	II.	move on from a fight
C. in cahoots	III.	cause of quarrel
D. bury the hatchet	IV.	slightly unwell

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Match Idioms given in List-I with their correct meanings given in List-II

LIST-I (Idioms)		LIST-II (Meanings)
A.	Above board	I. Not deserving
B.	A hidden agenda	II. Insignificant or unimportant
C.	Not worth one's salt	III. Honest and legitimate
D.	Small potatoes	IV. Real but concealed aims

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2023: 24 May Shift 3

Choose the correct Idiom from the options given to complete the sentence :

The boy _______ to the pleadings of his well wishers.

2023: 23 June Shift 2

Fill in the blank with suitable Idioms choose the appropriate option.

Careless students often have to _________ during the Exams

Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase: ______ an emergency, you should immediately contact the nearest help centre.

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Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase:

______ an emergency, you should immediately contact the nearest help centre.