Top 10 FREE MCQs of Idioms starting with J – ENGLISH
1. “Jack of all trades” means:
Correct Answer: C. One who knows many trades
Explanation: A “Jack of all trades” is a person who can do many different types of work, but is often skilled in none (as in the phrase “Jack of all trades, master of none”).
2. “Jail bird” means:
Correct Answer: C. A habitual offender
Explanation: A “jailbird” is an informal term for a person who has been in prison many times; a habitual criminal.
3. “A jaundiced eye” means:
Correct Answer: B. A prejudiced view
Explanation: To look at something with a “jaundiced eye” means to view it with prejudice, skepticism, or envy, often because of past experiences.
4. “Jeer at” means:
Correct Answer: C. Look at with contempt
Explanation: To “jeer at” someone means to make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice, showing contempt.
5. “Jetwood justice” means:
Correct Answer: C. Hanging first, trial later
Explanation: (Commonly “Jedwood justice” or “Jeddart justice”) Refers to summary punishment where the execution happens before the trial.
6. “John Bull” refers to:
Correct Answer: B. A British man
Explanation: “John Bull” is a national personification of the United Kingdom in general and England in particular.
7. “Join hands with” means:
Correct Answer: C. Work together
Explanation: To “join hands with” someone means to work together as partners on a task or project.
8. “Jump to a conclusion” means:
Correct Answer: C. Reach a decision without thinking
Explanation: To “jump to a conclusion” means to form an opinion or make a decision too quickly and without enough evidence or thought.
9. “Jonah’s gourd” refers to:
Correct Answer: C. Rapid rise and fall
Explanation: Referring to the biblical story of Jonah, it symbolizes something that grows or becomes famous very quickly but disappears just as fast.
10. “Jog off” means:
Correct Answer: B. Move away slowly
Explanation: To “jog off” is an informal way of telling someone to leave or go away slowly/casually.
11. Among the idioms starting with J, the idiom “Jump the gun” means:
Correct Answer: B. Act before the proper time
Explanation: “Jump the gun” means to start something before it should be started or before the official signal.
12. “Jump on the bandwagon” means:
Correct Answer: B. Join others in doing something popular
Explanation: To “jump on the bandwagon” means to join an activity that has become very popular or to change one’s opinion to follow the majority.