Question

    Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the

    phrase in bold. If none of the options conveys the correct meaning, mark (5) as your answer. The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct. The economic reforms are expected to open new doors, but critics warn it might be opening a can of worms .
    A create new opportunities Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B simplify complex issues Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C provide immediate benefits Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D cause unforeseen problems Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom “opening a can of worms” means causing new and complicated problems.

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