Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the proverbs in List-I with the meanings in List-II :-

List-I (Proverbs)

List-II (Meanings)

(A) An apple a day keeps the doctor away

(I) Take advantage of opportunities.

(B) When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

(II) Other people's situations seem better than your own

(C) Make hay while the sun shines.

(III) Taking care of health prevents illness.

(D) The grass is always greener on the other side.

(IV) Adapt to local customs and practices.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

List-I (Proverbs)

List-II (Meanings)

(A) An apple a day keeps the doctor away

(III) Taking care of health prevents illness.

(B) When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

(IV) Adapt to local customs and practices.

(C) Make hay while the sun shines.

(I) Take advantage of opportunities.

(D) The grass is always greener on the other side.

(II) Other people's situations seem better than your own

 

  • (A) An apple a day keeps the doctor away: This proverb suggests that maintaining good habits, especially healthy eating, helps prevent illness and the need for medical attention. Matches with (III) Taking care of health prevents illness.

  • (B) When in Rome, do as the Romans do.: This proverb advises adapting to the customs and practices of the place you are visiting or living in. Matches with (IV) Adapt to local customs and practices.

  • (C) Make hay while the sun shines.: This proverb encourages making the most of a favorable situation while it lasts. Matches with (I) Take advantage of opportunities.

  • (D) The grass is always greener on the other side.: This proverb reflects the common human tendency to think that others' circumstances or possessions are more desirable than one's own. Matches with (II) Other people's situations seem better than your own.