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Idioms and Phrases Practice Questions with Detailed Solutions – Level 1

Practise everyday English idioms and phrasal verbs, from a bolt from the blue and bell the cat to put up with, call off and take after.

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50
Duration
50 min
Marks
50

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Attempts
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About this test

Idioms and Phrases Level 1 Practice Quiz: Everyday Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

This Level 1 set on Aptitude360 lets you check how well you know everyday English idioms and phrasal verbs. It also builds a base for the vocabulary section of competitive exams. It covers expressions such as a bolt from the blue, bell the cat and under the weather, along with phrasal verbs like put up with and turn up. A worked solution explains every answer.

Topics covered in this Level 1 idioms set

  • Meanings of common idioms such as a bolt from the blue, a blessing in disguise and under the weather
  • Idioms in context, such as bell the cat, hit the nail on the head and keep one's fingers crossed
  • Choosing the right idiom for a blank, such as burn the midnight oil or break the ice
  • Phrasal verb meanings: put up with, turn up, take after
  • Picking phrasal verbs like call off or carry out to complete a sentence
  • Matching an idiom to a description, such as a fish out of water

Key concepts to revise for basic idioms and phrases

  • Idioms carry a figurative meaning that differs from the literal meaning of their words
  • A phrasal verb's meaning changes with its particle, so put up, put off and put up with mean different things
  • Some options are literal traps that only explain the surface words

Revision tips for idioms and phrasal verbs

  • Learn each idiom with one example sentence rather than as a bare meaning
  • Group phrasal verbs by their base verb, such as turn, put and call, and compare their meanings
  • Read the full sentence before choosing, because context often rules out close options

Who should take this Level 1 practice quiz

Learners starting English vocabulary preparation for competitive exams who want a firm base of common idioms and phrasal verbs.

FAQs about Idioms and Phrases Practice Questions with Detailed Solutions – Level 1

What are idioms and phrases in English?
An idiom is a fixed expression whose meaning differs from the literal meaning of its words, such as a bolt from the blue, meaning a sudden surprise. A phrasal verb joins a verb with a particle, such as put up with, meaning to tolerate.
What is the meaning of the idiom a blessing in disguise?
A blessing in disguise is something that seems unfortunate at first but later turns out to be good.
What does bell the cat mean?
To bell the cat means to take on a risky or difficult task that others are afraid to do.
How do I prepare idioms and phrases for competitive exams?
Learn common idioms with example sentences and revise phrasal verbs grouped by their base verb. Practise both meaning-based and fill-in-the-blank questions, and read the full sentence for context to rule out literal but wrong options.

Test structure

How the paper is split, and how long each part runs. A section you have finished cannot be returned to.

SectionQuestionsTime
Idioms and Phrases Level 15050 min

Marking & rules

Total marks
50 across 50 questions.
Negative marking
A wrong answer costs marks. Leaving a question unanswered costs nothing.
Attempts
100 in total. An attempt is spent the moment you begin one.

What you get when you submit

The analysis is ready the moment you submit the paper.

Score and accuracy

Marks, percentage, right, wrong and skipped, and the time you took.

Section by section

The same figures for each section, so a weak one cannot hide in an average.

The full answer key

Every question with your answer, the right one, the working, and the video where there is one.

Where you stand

Your score against the spread of everyone else who has sat this test.

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