Please keep at least one language enabled. || కనీసం ఒక భాషను ఎంచుకోండి.
Question 1
ప్రశ్న 1
The project team had been discussing ideas but had not started any work. Maya suggested creating the first task list immediately to get the ball rolling. Which situation best matches the idiom 'get the ball rolling'?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• 'Get the ball rolling' means to make an activity begin or to start doing something so that progress can follow.
• Creating the first task list is the action that starts the project work.
• The idiom does not mean stopping, delaying or repeating completed work.
• Creating the first task list is the action that starts the project work.
• The idiom does not mean stopping, delaying or repeating completed work.
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Question 2
ప్రశ్న 2
Ravi waited until after the registration deadline to apply for the course, but all places had already been filled. Which idiom best describes his situation?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• 'Miss the boat' means to be too late to get something you wanted or to take an opportunity.
• Ravi applies only after the deadline and after all places have been filled.
• The other idioms concern correct progress, extra effort or learning how to do an activity.
• Ravi applies only after the deadline and after all places have been filled.
• The other idioms concern correct progress, extra effort or learning how to do an activity.
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Question 3
ప్రశ్న 3
Meera has not solved the maths problem completely, but her teacher says that her method is correct so far. Which idiom best fits the teacher's comment?
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Explanation:
• 'On the right track' means doing something correctly or proceeding in a way that is likely to lead to the right result.
• Meera has not finished, but her method is correct so far.
• The other expressions refer to lack of control, sharing a difficult situation or something being written down.
• Meera has not finished, but her method is correct so far.
• The other expressions refer to lack of control, sharing a difficult situation or something being written down.
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Question 4
ప్రశ్న 4
The teacher stayed after school for an extra hour to help a struggling pupil even though she was not required to do so. Which idiom best describes the teacher's effort?
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Explanation:
• 'Go the extra mile' means to make more effort than is normally expected.
• The teacher voluntarily gives extra time beyond what is required.
• The other idioms refer to missing an opportunity, accepting consequences or beginning to doubt a decision.
• The teacher voluntarily gives extra time beyond what is required.
• The other idioms refer to missing an opportunity, accepting consequences or beginning to doubt a decision.
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Question 5
ప్రశ్న 5
Because the storm cancelled every bus, all six students were stranded at the station together. Which idiom best describes their shared difficult situation?
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Explanation:
• 'In the same boat' means being in the same difficult or unpleasant situation as other people.
• All six students are stranded for the same reason.
• The other idioms describe great happiness, quick awareness or strict rule-following.
• All six students are stranded for the same reason.
• The other idioms describe great happiness, quick awareness or strict rule-following.
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Question 6
ప్రశ్న 6
After ten years without any contact, an old school friend phoned Maya unexpectedly one afternoon. Which idiom best describes the phone call?
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Explanation:
• 'Out of the blue' means completely unexpectedly.
• Maya had had no contact with the friend for ten years, so the call was not anticipated.
• The other expressions concern future effects, shared understanding or acting immediately.
• Maya had had no contact with the friend for ten years, so the call was not anticipated.
• The other expressions concern future effects, shared understanding or acting immediately.
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Question 7
ప్రశ్న 7
During the busy admission period, the receptionist noticed mistakes quickly and responded to each new problem without delay. Which idiom best describes her?
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Explanation:
• 'On the ball' describes someone who is quick to understand, notice developments and react appropriately.
• The receptionist notices errors quickly and responds without delay.
• The other expressions concern written evidence, a shared difficulty or lack of control.
• The receptionist notices errors quickly and responds without delay.
• The other expressions concern written evidence, a shared difficulty or lack of control.
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Question 8
ప్రశ్న 8
Before beginning the group project, the four members agreed on the same goals, deadlines and responsibilities. Which idiom best describes them?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• 'On the same page' means having the same ideas or understanding about something.
• The group members agree on their goals, deadlines and responsibilities before starting.
• The other expressions describe unexpected events, immediate action or a shared difficult situation.
• The group members agree on their goals, deadlines and responsibilities before starting.
• The other expressions describe unexpected events, immediate action or a shared difficult situation.
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Question 9
ప్రశ్న 9
Rina has completed an interview and is waiting hopefully for the result. Which sentence uses an idiom appropriately?
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Explanation:
• 'Keep your fingers crossed' means to hope strongly that something will happen.
• Waiting hopefully for a job result is a natural context for this idiom.
• The other idioms have different meanings and do not fit the grammatical or semantic context.
• Waiting hopefully for a job result is a natural context for this idiom.
• The other idioms have different meanings and do not fit the grammatical or semantic context.
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Question 10
ప్రశ్న 10
The examiner followed every official instruction exactly and did not make any exceptions. Which idiom best describes how the examiner worked?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• 'By the book' means exactly according to the rules or prescribed procedures.
• The examiner follows every official instruction and makes no exceptions.
• The other idioms concern unexpectedness, a shared difficulty or extreme happiness.
• The examiner follows every official instruction and makes no exceptions.
• The other idioms concern unexpectedness, a shared difficulty or extreme happiness.
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Question 11
ప్రశ్న 11
After admitting that he had deliberately damaged the laboratory equipment, Arun knew he would have to accept the criticism and punishment. Which idiom best completes the idea: 'Arun would have to _____.'
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Explanation:
• 'Face the music' means to accept criticism, punishment or responsibility for something one has done.
• Arun admits deliberately causing the damage and must now accept the consequences.
• The other idioms concern learning a task, starting an activity or losing an opportunity.
• Arun admits deliberately causing the damage and must now accept the consequences.
• The other idioms concern learning a task, starting an activity or losing an opportunity.
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Question 12
ప్రశ్న 12
The principal's email said, 'The proposal is interesting, although we may need to reconsider several major details.' From this cautious wording, Maya understood that the proposal was unlikely to be accepted unchanged. Which idiom describes what Maya did?
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Explanation:
• 'Read between the lines' means to understand a meaning or intention that is implied rather than directly stated.
• The principal does not explicitly reject the proposal, but the cautious wording suggests serious reservations.
• The other idioms concern extra effort, hope or dealing directly with a difficult situation.
• The principal does not explicitly reject the proposal, but the cautious wording suggests serious reservations.
• The other idioms concern extra effort, hope or dealing directly with a difficult situation.
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Question 13
ప్రశ్న 13
Ravi had agreed to move to another city, but as the moving date approached he began to doubt whether it was the right decision. Which expression best describes this change?
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Explanation:
• To 'have second thoughts' means to begin to doubt or reconsider a decision already made.
• Ravi had agreed to move but later becomes uncertain about that decision.
• The other expressions refer to alertness, written form or starting an activity.
• Ravi had agreed to move but later becomes uncertain about that decision.
• The other expressions refer to alertness, written form or starting an activity.
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Question 14
ప్రశ్న 14
The landlord promised verbally that pets were allowed, but Maya asked for the permission in writing before signing the agreement. Which idiom best completes the sentence: 'She wanted the permission _____.'
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Explanation:
• 'In black and white' means in writing.
• Maya wants written confirmation rather than relying only on a verbal promise.
• The other idioms refer to correct progress, lack of control or a shared difficult situation.
• Maya wants written confirmation rather than relying only on a verbal promise.
• The other idioms refer to correct progress, lack of control or a shared difficult situation.
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Question 15
ప్రశ్న 15
On his first week at the new office, Arun worked with an experienced colleague so that he could learn how the job and procedures were done. Which idiom best fits this situation?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• 'Learn the ropes' means to learn how to do a job or activity.
• Arun works with an experienced colleague specifically to understand the job and its procedures.
• The other idioms concern losing an opportunity, accepting consequences or making extra effort.
• Arun works with an experienced colleague specifically to understand the job and its procedures.
• The other idioms concern losing an opportunity, accepting consequences or making extra effort.
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Question 16
ప్రశ్న 16
Whenever the teacher asks for a volunteer to speak first, Leela agrees immediately without needing time to think. Which idiom best describes how readily she volunteers?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• 'At the drop of a hat' means immediately and without stopping to think, or very readily.
• Leela volunteers at once whenever the opportunity arises.
• The other expressions concern long-term effects, a shared difficulty or strict adherence to rules.
• Leela volunteers at once whenever the opportunity arises.
• The other expressions concern long-term effects, a shared difficulty or strict adherence to rules.
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Question 17
ప్రశ్న 17
During the school fair, too many people entered a small room, pupils began pushing, and the situation became impossible for the volunteers to control. Which idiom best completes the sentence: 'The situation got _____.'
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• 'Out of hand' can mean out of control.
• The pushing crowd becomes impossible for the volunteers to control, fixing that meaning clearly.
• The other expressions refer to correct progress, written form or shared understanding.
• The pushing crowd becomes impossible for the volunteers to control, fixing that meaning clearly.
• The other expressions refer to correct progress, written form or shared understanding.
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Question 18
ప్రశ్న 18
Installing solar panels costs the school a large amount now, but the lower electricity bills should save money over many future years. Which idiom best completes the sentence: 'The investment should save money _____.'
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• 'In the long run' refers to a time or effect over a long period into the future.
• The sentence contrasts a high cost now with savings over many future years.
• The other expressions refer to unexpectedness, immediate action or alertness.
• The sentence contrasts a high cost now with savings over many future years.
• The other expressions refer to unexpectedness, immediate action or alertness.
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Question 19
ప్రశ్న 19
After winning the national-level competition, Maya felt extremely happy for the rest of the day. Which idiom best describes her feeling?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• 'On top of the world' means extremely happy.
• Winning a national-level competition provides a clear reason for Maya's intense happiness.
• The other idioms concern lack of control, a shared difficulty or following rules exactly.
• Winning a national-level competition provides a clear reason for Maya's intense happiness.
• The other idioms concern lack of control, a shared difficulty or following rules exactly.
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Question 20
ప్రశ్న 20
The school had avoided dealing with repeated bullying complaints. Finally, the principal met the people involved, investigated the problem directly and took firm action. Which idiom best describes what the principal finally did?
Select an option first. || ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• 'Take the bull by the horns' means to deal with a difficult situation directly, bravely and determinedly.
• The principal stops avoiding the bullying problem and confronts it through investigation and firm action.
• The other idioms refer to losing an opportunity, inferring an unstated meaning or hoping for a favourable outcome.
• The principal stops avoiding the bullying problem and confronts it through investigation and firm action.
• The other idioms refer to losing an opportunity, inferring an unstated meaning or hoping for a favourable outcome.
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Answer Key సమాధానాల పట్టిక
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Question 1 ప్రశ్న 1Answer: A. begin the activity and encourage progress సమాధానం: A.
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Question 2 ప్రశ్న 2Answer: B. miss the boat సమాధానం: B.
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Question 3 ప్రశ్న 3Answer: B. on the right track సమాధానం: B.
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Question 4 ప్రశ్న 4Answer: A. go the extra mile సమాధానం: A.
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Question 5 ప్రశ్న 5Answer: B. in the same boat సమాధానం: B.
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Question 6 ప్రశ్న 6Answer: A. out of the blue సమాధానం: A.
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Question 7 ప్రశ్న 7Answer: B. on the ball సమాధానం: B.
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Question 8 ప్రశ్న 8Answer: A. on the same page సమాధానం: A.
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Question 9 ప్రశ్న 9Answer: A. Rina is keeping her fingers crossed that she gets the job. సమాధానం: A.
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Question 10 ప్రశ్న 10Answer: A. by the book సమాధానం: A.
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Question 11 ప్రశ్న 11Answer: B. face the music సమాధానం: B.
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Question 12 ప్రశ్న 12Answer: A. read between the lines సమాధానం: A.
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Question 13 ప్రశ్న 13Answer: B. he had second thoughts సమాధానం: B.
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Question 14 ప్రశ్న 14Answer: B. in black and white సమాధానం: B.
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Question 15 ప్రశ్న 15Answer: A. learn the ropes సమాధానం: A.
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Question 16 ప్రశ్న 16Answer: B. at the drop of a hat సమాధానం: B.
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Question 17 ప్రశ్న 17Answer: C. out of hand సమాధానం: C.
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Question 18 ప్రశ్న 18Answer: C. in the long run సమాధానం: C.
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Question 19 ప్రశ్న 19Answer: B. on top of the world సమాధానం: B.
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Question 20 ప్రశ్న 20Answer: A. took the bull by the horns సమాధానం: A.