MCQ Academy - English

What idea does A rising tide lifts all boats usually express?

• A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
• A sad or disappointed expression
• A general improvement that benefits everyone
• A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation
• Something that distracts attention from the real issue

Choose the best interpretation of A red herring.

• A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
• A person with a lot of experience
• A mind focused on only one thing
• Something that distracts attention from the real issue

Which meaning matches the phrase A poor show?

• A situation where both sides must give or act
• A disappointing performance or result
• A brief success that does not last
• Something that distracts attention from the real issue

What is the figurative meaning of A pipe dream?

• As a normal or expected thing
• A warning that makes someone realize action is needed
• A very big change
• An unrealistic hope or plan
• A general improvement that benefits everyone

For SSC English, identify the meaning of A passing fancy.

• Only when all other choices have failed
• A short-lived interest
• Honest, open, and legal
• Everyone without distinction

Select the option that best explains A necessary evil.

• Something unpleasant but needed
• Something that greatly changes a situation
• A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
• A kind person who helps someone in trouble
• A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability

In English, what is meant by A narrow margin?

• Something that has both advantages and disadvantages
• A reliable person who can be trusted with responsibility
• A very small difference
• A difficult or awkward situation

What does the idiom A mixed blessing mean?

• Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing
• Different methods can lead to the same result
• A mind focused on only one thing
• Something that has both good and bad effects
• A warning that makes someone realize action is needed

How should we understand A level playing field in a sentence?

• A question that is debatable or no longer important
• A narrow escape from danger or trouble
• A reliable person who can be trusted with responsibility
• A fair situation where everyone has the same chance

Which explanation is closest to A laughing stock?

• A person or thing that others laugh at
• Honest, open, and legal
• A small amount of truth
• A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective

What idea does A house of cards usually express?

• A completely different matter
• An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
• A weak plan or system that can easily fail
• Something that distracts attention from the real issue
• A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation

Which meaning matches the phrase A hard pill to swallow?

• A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective
• Something that has both good and bad effects
• Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing
• An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept