Thought for Today
Idioms Quiz one
Question: What does the idiom "black as night" mean?
• A) Extremely dark or devoid of light.
• B) A nocturnal animal.
• C) A reference to the nighttime.
• D) A symbol of mystery.
• Answer: A) Extremely dark or devoid of light.
Question: Who is often referred to as the "black sheep" of a family?
• A) The most successful family member.
• B) Someone who behaves differently or disappoints within a family.
• C) A family member with black hair.
• D) The eldest sibling.
• Answer: B) Someone who behaves differently or disappoints within a family.
Question: What does it mean to be "in the black"?
• A) To be financially struggling.
• B) To be financially profitable or solvent.
• C) To be in a state of confusion.
• D) To be in mourning.
• Answer: B) To be financially profitable or solvent.
Question: In the context of fashion, what does a "black tie event" require attendees to wear?
• A) Casual attire.
• B) Formal attire, typically a tuxedo.
• C) Bright and colorful clothing.
• D) Athletic wear.
• Answer: B) Formal attire, typically a tuxedo.
Question: What is a "blackout" in terms of electricity?
• A) A type of light bulb.
• B) A sudden increase in electrical power.
• C) A sudden loss of electrical power.
• D) A type of energy-saving device.
• Answer: C) A sudden loss of electrical power.
Question: What does the expression "black and blue" typically refer to?
• A) A color combination.
• B) Being sad and angry.
• C) Being bruised or injured.
• D) Feeling extremely cold.
• Answer: C) Being bruised or injured.
Question: What is a "black market"?
• A) A legal market for luxury goods.
• B) An official government market.
• C) An underground or illegal market for goods or services.
• D) A marketplace with black-colored stalls.
• Answer: C) An underground or illegal market for goods or services.
Question: What does the term "blacklist" typically refer to?
• A) A list of favorite books.
• B) A list of people who are highly respected.
• C) A list of individuals or entities that are disapproved of or banned.
• D) A list of popular tourist destinations.
• Answer: C) A list of individuals or entities that are disapproved of or banned.
Question: What does "black gold" often refer to?
• A) A valuable piece of art.
• B) Crude oil, often due to its value.
• C) A type of jewelry.
• D) A rare and expensive wine.
• Answer: B) Crude oil, often due to its value.
Question: What is "blackmail"?
• A) A type of formal greeting.
• B) The act of demanding something from someone through threats or coercion.
• C) A legal negotiation tactic.
• D) A form of charity.
• Answer: B) The act of demanding something from someone through threats or coercion.
Question: What does it mean to be "black-hearted"?
• A) To have a strong work ethic.
• B) To be very generous.
• C) To be malicious or evil in nature.
• D) To be extremely honest.
• Answer: C) To be malicious or evil in nature.
Question: What is "blackout drunk"?
• A) A type of alcoholic beverage.
• B) To be extremely thirsty.
• C) To be so drunk that one can't remember what happened.
• D) To drink in moderation.
• Answer: C) To be so drunk that one can't remember what happened.
Question: What does "black and white thinking" mean?
• A) Seeing things in a simplistic, binary way, without considering nuance.
• B) Seeing everything in shades of gray.
• C) Being indecisive.
• D) Having a colorful imagination.
• Answer: A) Seeing things in a simplistic, binary way, without considering nuance.
Question: What is a "black cat" often associated with in superstition?
• A) Good luck.
• B) Love and happiness.
• C) Bad luck.
• D) Longevity.
• Answer: C) Bad luck.
Question: What does "black ice" refer to?
• A) A type of dessert.
• B) A thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on the road.
• C) A type of gemstone.
• D) A popular cocktail.
• Answer: B) A thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on the road.
Question: What is a "black hole" in astrophysics?
• A) A type of star.
• B) A region of space with abundant light.
• C) A region of space with a gravitational pull so strong that nothing can escape it.
• D) A point of great brightness in the night sky.
• Answer: C) A region of space with a gravitational pull so strong that nothing can escape it.
Question: What does "blackout curtains" refer to?
• A) Curtains with colorful patterns.
• B) Heavy curtains that block out all outside light.
• C) Curtains made of black fabric.
• D) Curtains used for party decorations.
• Answer: B) Heavy curtains that block out all outside light.
Question: What is "black magic"?
• A) A type of card trick.
• B) A form of entertainment.
• C) The use of supernatural or evil forces for harmful purposes.
• D) A type of magic show.
• Answer: C) The use of supernatural or evil forces for harmful purposes.
Question: What does "black and white film" refer to?
• A) A movie with colorful special effects.
• B) A movie with a simple plot.
• C) A type of camera.
• D) A type of film that lacks color.
• Answer: D) A type of film that lacks color.
Question: What is a "blacklisted" individual or entity?
• A) Someone who is highly regarded.
• B) Someone who is popular on social media.
• C) Someone or something excluded or banned.
• D) Someone who has a successful career.
• Answer: C) Someone or something excluded or banned.