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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Phrasal Verb

Question:

Match the underlines phrases with their meanings:

LIST I Phrases	LIST II Meanings
A. I had so much work to do but the fever got the best of me	I. Peaceful time
B. They spent their halcyon days in a village	II. Vulnerable/Weak spot
C. He earned really well but ended up penniless. Gambling was his achilles heel	III. Competent for a work
D. A doctor worth his salt will advise people for healthy eating	IV. take advantage of something

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

A. "the fever got the best of me": This means the fever overpowered or took advantage of the person. Therefore, it matches with IV. take advantage of something.
B. "halcyon days": This refers to a period of peace and happiness in the past. Therefore, it matches with I. Peaceful time.
C. "Achilles heel": This refers to a weakness or vulnerable point. In the context of gambling leading to being penniless, it indicates a weak spot. So, it matches with II. Vulnerable/Weak spot.
D. "worth his salt": This phrase means competent or deserving of respect for one's work or profession. So, it matches with III. Competent for a work.

Therefore, the correct matching is: