Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:
List I (Idiom) List II( Meaning)
A. To be in doldrums I. Sounds familiar
B. Call it a day II. To face a risk
C. Rings a bell III. To be in a low spirit
D. To bell the cat IV. To quit work and go home

 

 

 

 

 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

  • A. To be in doldrums: Means III. To be in a low spiritExample: "After failing the exam, she was in the doldrums for a few days."

  • B. Call it a day: Means IV. To quit work and go homeExample: "It's getting late and we've made good progress; let's call it a day."

  • C. Rings a bell: Means I. Sounds familiarExample: "That name rings a bell, but I can't quite remember where I heard it."

  • D. To bell the cat: Means II. To face a riskExample: "Everyone agreed that a volunteer was needed, but no one wanted to bell the cat and confront the boss."