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    Question

    In each question below, a sentence is given with an idiom/phrase printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by four alternatives. Find out which option should replace the phrase/idiom given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark 5) as the answer.

    Failing to do so will lead to trying to secure all data

    on all devices – which amounts to trying to boil the cauldron .
    A boil the ocean Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B boil the heat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C boil the pot Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D boil the occasion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    If you are trying to boil the ocean, you are attempting to do something that's impossible or too big, or making something too complex. Failing to do so will lead to trying to secure all data on all devices – which amounts to trying to boil the ocean .

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