1.Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.
a) established on insecure foundations
b) based on inexperience
c) resting on cheap material
d) resting on immature ideas
Explanation: built upon sand: without secure foundations; liable to collapse.
2. His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
a) entertained
b) puzzled
c) annoyed
d) encouraged
Explanation: floored: to surprise or confuse someone so much that they are unable to think what to say or do next.
3. There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.
a) Impure blood
b) Ill feeling
c) loody fights
d) Quarrels
Explanation:bad blood: feelings of hate between people because of arguments in the past.
4. The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just a storm in a teacup.
a) violent quarrel
b) fuss about a trifle
c) brittle situation
d) quarrel about tea cups
Explanation: storm in a teacup: great outrage or excitement about a trivial matter.
5. Mohan always keeps himself to himself
a) Is too busy
b) Is selfish
c) Is unsociable
d) Does not take sides
Explanation:keeps himself to himself: to refrain from attempting to communicate or make connections with others.
6. He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed.
a) Boosting the claims of
b) Championing the cause of
c) Seeking help of others for
d) Moving about with
Explanation: standing up: (of an argument, claim, evidence, etc.) remain valid after close scrutiny (critical observation or examination) or analysis.
7. We should give a wide berth to bad characters.
a) give publicity to
b) publicly condemn
c) keep away from
d) not sympathise with
Explanation: give a wide berth: to avoid a person or place.
8. Turban is in vogue in some communities.
a) in fashion
b) out of use
c) vaguely used
d) never used
Explanation:in vogue: a fashion or general liking, especially one that is temporary.
9. The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him.
a) surprised
b) hurt intensely
c) annoyed
d) irritated
Explanation: cut to the quick: deeply wound or distress.
10. I requested him to put in a word for me.
a) introduce
b) assist
c) support
d) recommend
Explanation: put in a word for me: to say positive things about someone.