IBPS Clerk - Idioms and Phrases, Vocabulary, Grammar Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. What is the meaning of the idiom 'to bite the bullet'?

A) To eat something very quickly B) To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage C) To take a risk for a potential reward D) To procrastinate on an important task

2. Choose the word that is a synonym for 'benevolent'.

A) Malicious B) Kind C) Cruel D) Selfish

3. Identify the error in the following sentence: 'She is more taller than her brother.'

A) Use of 'more' B) Use of 'taller' C) Use of 'than' D) No error

4. What does the idiom 'to spill the beans' mean?

A) To reveal a secret accidentally or intentionally B) To make a mess C) To drink too much alcohol D) To get into trouble

5. Which word is an antonym for 'ephemeral'?

A) Fleeting B) Temporary C) Eternal D) Transient

6. Correct the following sentence: 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting.'

A) The committee has decided to postpone the meeting. B) The committee have decided to postpone the meetings. C) The committee have decided to postpone meeting. D) The committee has decided to postpone meetings.

7. What is the meaning of the idiom 'to hit the nail on the head'?

A) To be completely accurate or correct about something B) To cause damage or harm C) To work very hard D) To avoid a difficult topic

8. Choose the word that is a synonym for 'ubiquitous'.

A) Rare B) Scarce C) Pervasive D) Limited

9. Identify the grammatical error: 'Each of the students have their own textbook.'

A) Use of 'Each' B) Use of 'have' C) Use of 'their' D) No error

10. What does the idiom 'to cry over spilled milk' mean?

A) To complain about a past misfortune that cannot be changed B) To express sadness over a minor issue C) To waste resources D) To apologize for a mistake

11. Which word is an antonym for 'gregarious'?

A) Sociable B) Outgoing C) Reserved D) Friendly

12. Correct the sentence: 'He don't like coffee.'

A) He doesn't like coffee. B) He don't likes coffee. C) He not like coffee. D) He not likes coffee.

13. What is the meaning of the idiom 'to add insult to injury'?

A) To make a bad situation worse B) To offer a compliment C) To mend a broken relationship D) To exacerbate a problem unintentionally

14. Choose the word that is a synonym for 'prolific'.

A) Barren B) Unproductive C) Fruitful D) Sterile

15. Identify the error: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was aware of the policy change.'

A) Use of 'Neither...nor' B) Use of 'was' C) Use of 'aware' D) No error

16. What does the idiom 'to feel under the weather' mean?

A) To be slightly unwell or sick B) To be exposed to harsh weather conditions C) To feel optimistic about the future D) To experience a change in mood

17. Which word is an antonym for 'diligent'?

A) Hardworking B) Industrious C) Lazy D) Conscientious

18. Correct the sentence: 'The news were surprising.'

A) The news was surprising. B) The news were surprising news. C) The news is surprising. D) The news were a surprise.

19. What is the meaning of the idiom 'to let the cat out of the bag'?

A) To release a pet B) To reveal a secret C) To cause chaos D) To startle someone

20. Choose the word that is a synonym for 'benevolent'.

A) Harsh B) Cruel C) Kind-hearted D) Self-centered

21. Identify the error: 'One of the books are missing from the shelf.'

A) Use of 'One of' B) Use of 'books' C) Use of 'are' D) No error

22. What does the idiom 'to break the ice' mean?

A) To start a conversation or interaction in a social setting B) To cause a severe problem C) To end a period of cold weather D) To shatter something fragile

23. Which word is an antonym for 'assiduous'?

A) Industrious B) Careful C) Negligent D) Thorough

24. Correct the sentence: 'The team are playing well.'

A) The team is playing well. B) The teams are playing well. C) The team are play well. D) The team is play well.

25. What is the meaning of the idiom 'to bite off more than one can chew'?

A) To accept a task or challenge that is too big or difficult to handle B) To eat an excessive amount of food C) To take on too many responsibilities D) To chew something too quickly

26. Choose the word that is a synonym for 'taciturn'.

A) Talkative B) Quiet C) Outgoing D) Loud

27. Identify the error: 'Everyone are expected to attend the meeting.'

A) Use of 'Everyone' B) Use of 'are' C) Use of 'expected' D) No error

28. What does the idiom 'to beat around the bush' mean?

A) To avoid talking about a subject directly B) To search for something ineffectively C) To strike a plant D) To waste time

29. Which word is an antonym for 'garrulous'?

A) Talkative B) Verbose C) Concise D) Loquacious

30. Correct the sentence: 'He is senior than me in the company.'

A) He is senior to me in the company. B) He is more senior than me in the company. C) He is senior me in the company. D) He is more senior to me in the company.

31. What is the meaning of the idiom 'to make a long story short'?

A) To summarize a narrative B) To tell a lengthy story C) To forget important details D) To end a conversation abruptly

32. Choose the word that is a synonym for 'capricious'.

A) Consistent B) Stable C) Fickle D) Predictable

33. Identify the error: 'The number of applicants were high this year.'

A) Use of 'The number' B) Use of 'applicants' C) Use of 'were' D) No error

34. What does the idiom 'to get cold feet' mean?

A) To become frightened and lose courage B) To feel physically cold C) To be overly enthusiastic D) To make a mistake

35. Which word is an antonym for 'acrimonious'?

A) Bitter B) Harsh C) Friendly D) Caustic

36. Correct the sentence: 'She is married with a doctor.'

A) She is married to a doctor. B) She is married with doctor. C) She is married a doctor. D) She is married to doctor.

37. What is the meaning of the idiom 'to take something with a grain of salt'?

A) To be skeptical about something B) To enjoy something thoroughly C) To accept something without question D) To ignore something completely

38. Choose the word that is a synonym for 'pragmatic'.

A) Idealistic B) Theoretical C) Practical D) Visionary

39. Identify the error: 'Both John and Mary is coming to the party.'

A) Use of 'Both...and' B) Use of 'is' C) Use of 'coming' D) No error

40. What does the idiom 'to burn the midnight oil' mean?

A) To work late into the night B) To waste energy C) To start a fire D) To be overly enthusiastic

41. Which word is an antonym for 'meager'?

A) Scanty B) Insufficient C) Abundant D) Paltry

42. Correct the sentence: 'I am more taller than him.'

A) I am taller than him. B) I am more tall than him. C) I am taller than he. D) I am more taller than he.

43. What is the meaning of the idiom 'to pull someone's leg'?

A) To tease or joke with someone B) To physically harm someone C) To support someone D) To betray someone

44. Choose the word that is a synonym for 'ostracize'.

A) Welcome B) Include C) Exclude D) Embrace

45. Identify the error: 'The data show a significant increase in sales.'

A) Use of 'The data' B) Use of 'show' C) Use of 'increase' D) No error

46. What does the idiom 'to get something off your chest' mean?

A) To confess something that has been bothering you B) To relieve physical pain C) To express anger D) To share good news

47. Which word is an antonym for 'tacit'?

A) Implied B) Expressed C) Silent D) Understood

48. Correct the sentence: 'I am good at playing the piano.'

A) I am good in playing the piano. B) I am good to play the piano. C) I am good for playing the piano. D) No error

49. What is the meaning of the idiom 'to go the extra mile'?

A) To make a special effort B) To travel a long distance C) To give up easily D) To do the minimum required

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