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Question

In the sentence given below, an idiom/phrasal verb has been highlighted in bold. Given below it are five options, out of which you need to find the one which has the same meaning as the idiom/phrasal verb used in the sentence and can successfully replace the idiom/phrasal verb without changing the meaning of the sentence.

For some, good education is a necessary evil to get a chance at a better life.

A painful in present Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B comforting in future Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C pleasant but difficult Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D something unpleasant that must be done Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E something that looks difficult but isn't Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

A NECESSARY EVIL refers to soemthing that unpleasant but must be done/accepted in order to acheive a particular goal.

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