Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Herculean task

Options:

A job that requires a lot of talking and information

A job that makes everyone feel proud

A job that requires a large amount of physical strength

A job that only weak people are assigned

Correct Answer:

A job that requires a large amount of physical strength

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "Herculean task" is (3) A job that requires a large amount of physical strength.

The other options do not fit the meaning of the idiom.

  • A job that requires a lot of talking and information can be a research project or a marketing campaign.
  • A job that makes everyone feel proud can be a charitable donation or a volunteer effort.
  • A job that only weak people are assigned is not a Herculean task.