Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Verb

Question:

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

List-I (Proverbs)

List-II (Meanings)

(A) Discretion is better than valour

(I) Large and successful things begin in a small, insignificant way.

(B) Don't change horses midstream

(II) It is best to be cautious and not take unnecessary risks.

(C) Great oaks from little acorns grow

(III) Friendly and flattering language can persuade people better than sharp, angry language

(D) Honey catches more flies than vinegar

(IV) Avoid making changes once you have started a project.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

List-I (Proverbs)

List-II (Meanings)

(A) Discretion is better than valour

(II) It is best to be cautious and not take unnecessary risks.

(B) Don't change horses midstream

(IV) Avoid making changes once you have started a project.

(C) Great oaks from little acorns grow

(I) Large and successful things begin in a small, insignificant way.

(D) Honey catches more flies than vinegar

(III) Friendly and flattering language can persuade people better than sharp, angry language