Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the Idioms in the List - I to their correct meanings in List - II.

List - I

List - II

 (A) Under a cloud

 (I) Peaceful period

 (B) Moot point

 (II) A concise view

 (C) Halcyon days

 (III) In a suspicious position

 (D) Bird's eye view 

 (IV) Debatable or undecided 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

The correct matching and explanations are as follows:

  1. (A) Under a cloud - (III) In a suspicious position

    • "Under a cloud" means to be in a position where someone is suspected of wrongdoing or where their reputation is doubtful.
    • Example: After the scandal, the manager was under a cloud.
  2. (B) Moot point - (IV) Debatable or undecided

    • "Moot point" refers to a topic or issue that is open to debate or has no practical significance.
    • Example: Whether to extend the deadline became a moot point after the project was canceled.
  3. (C) Halcyon days - (I) Peaceful period

    • "Halcyon days" describe a time of peace, prosperity, or happiness, often nostalgic.
    • Example: She always reminisced about the halcyon days of her childhood.
  4. (D) Bird's eye view - (II) A concise view

    • "Bird's eye view" means an overview or a general perspective, as seen from above.
    • Example: The guide gave us a bird's eye view of the city's layout.