Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

In the movie ‘Encanto’, the family thought Bruno was a black sheep.

Options:

Disgrace for the family

Unrelated to the family

Danger to the family

Unloved by the family

Correct Answer:

Disgrace for the family

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence is disgrace for the family.

The idiom "black sheep" is used to describe a member of a family who is considered to be a disgrace or a disappointment. It is often used to describe someone who is different from the rest of the family, or who does things that are considered to be wrong or unacceptable.

In the movie "Encanto", Bruno is thought of as a black sheep because of his ability to see the future. His family believes that his visions are bad luck, and they have shunned him because of it.

The other options are not correct.

  • Unrelated to the family: This is not the same as a black sheep.
  • Danger to the family: This is not the same as a black sheep.
  • Unloved by the family: This is not the same as a black sheep.