Question
An idiom/phrase is given in bold. Following this
idiom/phrase are given three sentences, which use the given idiom/phrase. The idiom/phrase may or may not be used correctly in one or more sentences. Identify the sentence(s) that use(s) the idioms/phrases incorrectly either in grammar or context and mark the answer accordingly. Cut corners I. The builder cut corners by using low-quality materials, leading to a weak structure.II. She cut corners in the race and won unfairly.III. The chef cut corners by skipping essential ingredients, ruining the dish.Which sentence(s) use(s) the idiom incorrectly?Solution
Sentence II is incorrect because "cut corners" refers to reducing quality or skipping essential steps, not literally cutting corners in a race.
- In the questions given below, a part of the sentence is given in bold . Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part. Ide...
Obviously, he isn't cut up to be a good teacher. Â
Select the most appropriate segment to substitute the underlined segment of the given sentence. If substitution is not required select ‘no improvement...
If you want to be more than just ordinary, then at some point, you're going to have to learn to burn your boots .
Besides tightening the purse strings of States, (A)/administrations also witnessed an onslaughter on (B)/the principles of federalism during the pandemi...
To get into the building, I'll disguise as a reporter. Â
- In the following questions, some part of the sentence is given in bold. Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the bold part to make ...
She was very excited about the trip, but she has to cancel it due to unforeseen circumstances.
In the following questions, sentences are given with a part in bold. The given phrase in bold may or may not contain an error. If phrase has error, one...
Many a time , partial understanding of esoteric matters is a natural hurdle to all.
Relevant for Exams:
