Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms given in List-II

List-I (Sentences)

List-II (Idioms)

(A) With the project deadline approaching, the team had to ____ to meet the submission date.

(I) hit the hay

(B) As soon as the fitness trend started, many people decided to ____ and join the new workout class.

(II) burn the midnight oil

(C) Despite the promise of secrecy, Mark couldn't resist the temptation to ____ about the surprise party.

(III) jump on the bandwagon

(D) After a long day at work, I am ready to ____ and get a good night's sleep.

(IV) spill the beans

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

List-I (Sentences)

List-II (Idioms)

Explanation  

(A) With the project deadline approaching, the team had to ____ to meet the submission date.

(II) burn the midnight oil

To work late into the night.

(B) As soon as the fitness trend started, many people decided to ____ and join the new workout class.

(III) jump on the bandwagon

To join a popular or successful activity, trend, or cause.

(C) Despite the promise of secrecy, Mark couldn't resist the temptation to ____ about the surprise party.

(IV) spill the beans

To reveal a secret or tell something that was supposed to be kept private.

(D) After a long day at work, I am ready to ____ and get a good night's sleep.

(I) hit the hay

To go to bed or go to sleep.