Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match List I with List II:

LIST I

LIST II

A. boil down to

I. provide what is needed

B. peter out

II. most important thing

C. tide over

III. to continue or develop

D. set in

IV. fade gradually

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

 

  • A. boil down to → II. most important thing: "Boil down to" means the essence or most important part of something.
  • B. peter out → IV. fade gradually: "Peter out" means to diminish or fade gradually.
  • C. tide over → I. provide what is needed: "Tide over" means to help someone survive or manage during a difficult period.
  • D. set in → III. to continue or develop: "Set in" means to establish or take root, often implying continuation or development.