Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

You must seize the opportunity to make amends for your earlier curtness.

Options:

to correct a mistake

to make a proposal

to give a suggestion

to offer a deal

Correct Answer:

to correct a mistake

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence is to correct a mistake. The idiom "seize the opportunity" means to take advantage of a chance or opportunity.

The other options are not as appropriate.

  • To make a proposal means to put forward an idea or suggestion.
  • To give a suggestion means to offer an idea or opinion.
  • To offer a deal means to propose a business arrangement.