Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Child’s play

Options:

An easy task

Cricket

A restricted playground

Children’s drama

Correct Answer:

An easy task

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "child's play" is an easy task.

It is an idiom that is used to describe something that is very easy to do. The idiom is thought to have originated from the idea that children's games are typically very simple and easy to understand.

For example, you might say "Solving this puzzle was child's play." This means that the puzzle was very easy to solve.

The other options are not accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.

  • Cricket: This is a sport that is played by adults and children.
  • A restricted playground: This is a playground that is fenced in or otherwise restricted to prevent children from leaving.
  • Children's drama: This is a play that is written for and performed by children.