Idioms And Phrases - Study Mode

[#391] The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronounciation of the new teacher.
Correct Answer

(A) remain serious

Explanation

Solution: keep a straight face: a blank or serious facial expression, especially when trying not to laugh.

[#392] Some people now wonder whether we just pay lip service or genuinely subscribe to democracy.
Correct Answer

(D) show only outward respect
(H) show only outward respect

Explanation

Solution: pay lip service: To give a false or insincere declaration that one supposedly values, supports, respects, or believes in something.

[#393] Dishonesty is at a premium in almost all spheres of public life.
Correct Answer

(D) valued highly

Explanation

Solution: at a premium: above the usual or nominal price.

[#394] He resigned the post of his own accord .
Correct Answer

(C) voluntarily and willingly
(G) voluntarily and willingly

Explanation

Solution: his own accord: used to indicate that someone does something because he or she wants to, not because someone has asked the person or forced him or her to do it.

[#395] Tell me plainly who broke the mirror, do not beat about the bush .
Correct Answer

(C) approach the matter in a round about way

Explanation

Solution: do not beat about the bush: to avoid talking about what is important.