SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Language

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Language

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Language

Phrases, Idioms & Grammar

Q1. A phrase is a group of words that:
  • A. Functions as a unit but lacks subject and predicate
  • B. Always has both subject and predicate
  • C. Is the same as a sentence
  • D. Has only one word
Correct Answer: A. Functions as a unit but lacks subject and predicate
Q2. An idiom is best defined as:
  • A. A fixed expression whose meaning is non-literal
  • B. A grammatical rule
  • C. A type of verb
  • D. A foreign loanword
Correct Answer: A. A fixed expression whose meaning is non-literal
Q3. “Break the ice” means:
  • A. To relieve social tension
  • B. To freeze water
  • C. To start a fire
  • D. To break a vase
Correct Answer: A. To relieve social tension
Q4. “It is raining cats and dogs” is an example of:
  • A. An animal idiom meaning “raining heavily”
  • B. A literal description
  • C. A scientific term
  • D. A historical phrase
Correct Answer: A. An animal idiom meaning “raining heavily”
Q5. “Cost an arm and a leg” means:
  • A. Very expensive
  • B. Very cheap
  • C. Free of cost
  • D. Painful injury
Correct Answer: A. Very expensive
Q6. “Once in a blue moon” indicates:
  • A. Very rarely
  • B. Every day
  • C. Twice a week
  • D. At sunrise
Correct Answer: A. Very rarely
Q7. “Spill the beans” means:
  • A. To reveal a secret
  • B. To cook beans
  • C. To spill water
  • D. To grow plants
Correct Answer: A. To reveal a secret
Q8. “Burn the midnight oil” means:
  • A. To work or study late at night
  • B. To waste fuel
  • C. To light a lamp
  • D. To sleep early
Correct Answer: A. To work or study late at night
Q9. “A wolf in sheep’s clothing” refers to:
  • A. A dangerous person who appears harmless
  • B. A shepherd
  • C. A wild animal
  • D. A clothing seller
Correct Answer: A. A dangerous person who appears harmless
Q10. Assamese idiom “मुखত ৰাম ৰাম, বগলত ছুৰি” (Mukhot ram ram, bogolot churi) means:
  • A. Outwardly sweet, inwardly wicked
  • B. A religious chant
  • C. A literal weapon
  • D. A devotee
Correct Answer: A. Outwardly sweet, inwardly wicked
Q11. Assamese idiom “নাকত তেল দি শোৱা” (Nakot tel di xowa) means:
  • A. To be carefree, unconcerned
  • B. To apply oil to nose
  • C. To wake up early
  • D. To massage
Correct Answer: A. To be carefree, unconcerned
Q12. Assamese idiom “হাতত সোণ থকা” (Hatot xon thoka) means:
  • A. To be very skilled
  • B. To possess gold ornaments
  • C. To be wealthy only
  • D. To wear gloves
Correct Answer: A. To be very skilled
Q13. Assamese idiom “হাত উজান দিয়া” (Hat ujan diya) means:
  • A. To extend help
  • B. To raise hands
  • C. To wave
  • D. To clap
Correct Answer: A. To extend help
Q14. Assamese idiom “চৰাইৰ চকুৰে চোৱা” (Sorair sokure sowa) means:
  • A. To take an overall view
  • B. To see like a bird literally
  • C. To examine in detail only
  • D. To shut eyes
Correct Answer: A. To take an overall view
Q15. Assamese idiom “ডেকা বেলিৰ কাম বুঢ়া বেলিত” (Deka belir kam burha belit) means:
  • A. Regretting work not done in time
  • B. Old man and young man
  • C. Different professions
  • D. A folk tale
Correct Answer: A. Regretting work not done in time
Q16. “Hit the nail on the head” means to:
  • A. Describe something exactly right
  • B. Hit a wall
  • C. Build furniture
  • D. Wear a helmet
Correct Answer: A. Describe something exactly right
Q17. Identify the noun phrase in: “The tall old tree fell down.”
  • A. The tall old tree
  • B. fell down
  • C. tall old
  • D. down
Correct Answer: A. The tall old tree
Q18. “Under the bridge” is an example of:
  • A. Prepositional phrase
  • B. Verb phrase
  • C. Noun phrase
  • D. Adverb only
Correct Answer: A. Prepositional phrase
Q19. “To finish the project on time” is a/an:
  • A. Infinitive phrase
  • B. Gerund phrase
  • C. Noun phrase
  • D. Prepositional phrase
Correct Answer: A. Infinitive phrase
Q20. In “Reading every day improves vocabulary”, what type of phrase is “Reading every day”?
  • A. Gerund phrase
  • B. Verb phrase
  • C. Adjective phrase
  • D. Adverb phrase
Correct Answer: A. Gerund phrase

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