Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Choose the sentence where the idiom has been incorrectly used.

Options:

Please hear me out.

The officers agreed to carry out the orders.

She kept out talking.

I look after my parents.

Correct Answer:

She kept out talking.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - She kept out talking.

 

  • "Hear me out": Correct usage. It means to listen to someone completely before making a decision or response.
  • "Carry out": Correct usage. It means to execute or perform something, such as orders or tasks.
  • "Kept out talking": Incorrect usage. The idiom "keep out" means to stay away or prevent entry, and it does not pair correctly with "talking." A correct phrase might be "kept on talking," which means to continue talking.
  • "Look after": Correct usage. It means to take care of someone or something.