Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the phrases in List - I with their meanings in List - II.

List – I
(Phrases)

List – II
(Meaning)

 (A) Break into

 (I) in search of

 (B) Cut down

 (II) wear

 (C) Look out for  

 (III) enter by force 

 (D) Put on

 (IV) reduce

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

 

  • (A) Break into → (III) enter by force

    • "Break into" means to enter a place (often illegally) by force.
    • Example: The thieves tried to break into the house.
  • (B) Cut down → (IV) reduce

    • "Cut down" means to reduce something, such as expenses, consumption, or size.
    • Example: He decided to cut down on sugar.
  • (C) Look out for → (I) in search of

    • "Look out for" means to search or be on the alert for something.
    • Example: You need to look out for opportunities to grow.
  • (D) Put on → (II) wear

    • "Put on" means to wear or don clothes, shoes, or accessories.
    • Example: She put on her coat before leaving.