Idom & Phrase MCQ
301. If you do something by fits and starts you do it-.
repeatedly
continuously
not continuously
seldom
302. The population of Bangladesh is increasing -.
by fits and starts
by all means
by and large
by leaps and bounds
303. Only those who are not serious to their success work by—and starts.
Long odds
against time
every inch
fits
304. The price of rice is increasing by -
hook or by crook- যে কোনো উপায়ে। by the by- প্রসঙ্গত, কথা প্রসঙ্গে: by fits and starts- মাঝে মাঝে উদ্যমের সাথে: by/in leaps and bounds At rapid rates, rapidly, very quickly- খুব দ্রুতগতিতে।
hook or by crook
fits and starts
and the by
leaps and bounds
305. By fits and start long means—
Irregularly
Carefully
Regularly
Attentively
306. 'Burning question' means-
Burning question/issue Much talked about, A hotly discussed question, a very imporatant and urgent problem ব্যাপকভাবে আলোচিত ও প্রচন্ডভাবে বিতর্কিত, খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ এবং জরুরি (বিষয়/সমস্যা)।
Hard question
Much talked about
To set fire to question paper.
To end the issue.
307. I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life. burning the candle at both ends means--
Burn the candle at both ends অশ্চয় করা; অনেক বেশি/খুব কঠিন কাজ করে অত্যন্ত নিঃশেষিত/ক্লান্ত হওয়া।
becoming overgenerous
losing his objectives
overtaxing his energies
wasting his money
308. What is the meaning of the idiom 'bury the hatchet'?
Bury the hatchet patch up dispute, ঝগড়া মিটিয়ে ফেলা এবং পূর্বের ন্যায় বন্ধু হওয়া, শান্তি স্থাপন করা।
stop doing something and going somewhere else
stop quarrelling and become friendly
preserve something for bad days
try to destroy a hatchet
309. Do not burn the candle---
at both ends
in daylight
when you are asleep
when you walk
310. "By fits and start" means
By fits and starts irregularly, at irregular intervals অনিয়মিতভাবে, মাঝে মাঝে উৎসাহ দেখিয়ে।
at irregular intervals
at rapid rates
at regular intervals
suddenly
311. The price of daily necessaries increases by –
hook or by crook
fits and starts
and the by
leaps and bounds
312. Bury the hatchet' means-
make a noise
make peace
make a hole
bury a dead body
313. The price of rice is increasing-.
by fits and starts
by all means
by and large
by leaps and bounds
314. The country is progressing by leaps and bounds. Here 'by leaps and bounds' means -
aimlessly
rapidly
slowly
None
315. By leaps and bounds' means--
At rapid rates
aimlessly
easily.
wisely
316. A "burning question" means -
a false question
An important question
A hard question
An uncommon question
317. He succeeded in life--- his talents, (সে তার প্রতিভার গুণে জীবনে সফল হলো)
in stead of- পরিবর্তে; by virtue of (কোনো গুণ বা যোগ্যতা) বলে; by means
of, by way of—উপায়ে
in stead of
by way of
by virtue of
by means of
318. We should avoid burning the candle at both ends; otherwise it will make us suffer. The burning the candle at both ends indicates -
burning the candle fully
both ends to be demolished
wasting
burning valuables
319. "Back up' means---
Back (sb) up কাউকে সমর্থন করা বা সাহায্য করা: Back (sth) up কোনো কিছু প্রমাণ করা।
Stop
support
explode
continue
320. 'Burning question' means--
any easy question
A hotly discussed question
a hard question
a very important question