Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A bone of contention'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question

Share Report Error

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A bone of contention'.

A. A matter of dispute

B. A source of bone

C. A bone structure

D. A healthy argument

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

It refers to a subject or issue over which people disagree.

This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases

Request complete Subject PDF

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Idioms and phrases Questions

Question #1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Feel the pinch'.

A. To enjoy luxury

B. To experience financial difficulty

C. To be pinched

D. To feel pain

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to suffer from lack of money.

This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases

Question #2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Jack of all trades'.

A. A specialist

B. A tradesman named Jack

C. A person with many skills but not an expert in any

D. A master of many skills

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a versatile person who is not outstanding in any field.

This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases

Question #3

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Jump the gun'.

A. To race

B. To act prematurely before the proper time

C. To shoot

D. To leap over an object

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to start too early.

This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases

Explore All Idioms and phrases MCQs