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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II

List-I Idiom	List-II Meaning
(A) Off the top of one's head	(I) to pretend to agree with
(B) Take issue with	(II) to remain calm and sensible
(C) Pay lip service to	(III) without much thought about correctness
(D) Keep one's head	(IV) to disagree with

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (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 (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

List-I Idiom	List-II Meaning	Explanation
(A) Off the top of one's head	(III) without much thought about correctness	Based on immediate recollection rather than careful thought or verification.
(B) Take issue with	(IV) to disagree with	To challenge or object to something said or done by someone.
(C) Pay lip service to	(I) to pretend to agree with	To express agreement or respect for something insincerely or without intending to take action.
(D) Keep one's head	(II) to remain calm and sensible	To stay calm and not panic, especially in a difficult or stressful situation.