Choose the correct pair of words to fill in the blanks:
Under the ______ of colonial rule, many Indian clerks chose to ______ the line rather than risk losing their jobs.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → yoke, toe
Complete sentence: Under the yoke of colonial rule, many Indian clerks chose to toe the line rather than risk losing their jobs.
| Yoke (answer, blank 1) | Toe (answer, blank 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | a wooden bar joining two oxen. It also means harsh control that people have to bear. | “Toe the line” means to obey the rules or orders given. |
| Example | The farmer placed the yoke on the two bullocks before ploughing. | New players who do not toe the line are dropped from the team. |
The other words in the options:
- Yolk means the yellow part in the middle of an egg.
- Tow means to pull a vehicle or boat along with a rope or chain.