Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the phrasal words with most appropriate meaning.

LIST I

LIST II

A. draw up

I. make someone sad or depressed

B. drag out

II. prepare and write something

C. drag down

III. use a resource to do something

D. draw on

IV. make something longer than necessary

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Options:

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III 

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

A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I 

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

Correct Answer:

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III 

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III 

 

  • A-II: Draw up → Prepare and write something.
  • B-IV: Drag out → Make something longer than necessary.
  • C-I: Drag down → Make someone sad or depressed.
  • D-III: Draw on → Use a resource to do something.

 

  • Draw up (A-II):

    • Meaning: To prepare and write something, such as a document, plan, or list.
    • Example: "The lawyer will draw up the contract."
  • Drag out (B-IV):

    • Meaning: To make something longer than necessary.
    • Example: "The meeting was dragged out unnecessarily."
  • Drag down (C-I):

    • Meaning: To make someone sad or depressed.
    • Example: "The constant criticism is dragging him down."
  • Draw on (D-III):

    • Meaning: To use a resource or experience to do something.
    • Example: "She drew on her experience to solve the problem."