Question

Q1: To turn over a new leaf [Railways, 1995]

A) To change completely one’s course of action. B) To shift attention to new problems after having studied the old ones thoroughly. C) To cover up one’s fault by wearing new marks. D) To change the old habits and adopt new ones.

Q2: A fair crack of the whip

A) Severe punishment B) A good luck check C) A period of importance D) Failure of administration

Q3: To talk one’s head off

A) To talk loudly B) Talk in whispers C) To talk to oneself D) Talk excessively

Q4: To wrangle over a donkey's shadow [SBI PO 1984]

A) Act in a foolish way B) To quarrel over trifles C) Waste time on petty things D) To do something funny.

Answer 1

Q1: To turn over a new leaf [Railways, 1995]

Answer: A) To change completely one’s course of action.

Q2: A fair crack of the whip

Answer: B) A good luck check

Q3: To talk one’s head off

Answer: D) Talk excessively

Q4: To wrangle over a donkey's shadow [SBI PO 1984]

Answer: B) To quarrel over trifles