Directions (1-5): In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold.
1. Gangland matriarch cut a sorry figure when she was introduced in the class. (b)
(a) Said sorry
(b) Create poor impression
(c) Made a mistake
(d) Cut the queue
2. One should check the insurance company to the backbone (a)
(a) Check thoroughly
(b) Check medical records
(c) Check balance
(d) Check policies
3. Russian arts are used to train both the police force and army in hand to hand combat. (d)
(a) Shake hands
(b) Held meetings
(c) Share strategies
(d) A close fight
4. Former captain denies hush money accusations. (c)
(a) Money for secret work
(b) Money given as gift
(c) Money given a bribe
(d) Money for social cause
5. We didn’t really want that particular hotel, but it was a case of Hobson’s choice. (c)
(a) Easy choice
(b) Difficult choice
(c) No choice at all
(d) Good choice
