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. Maine Gov. Paul LePage criticized traditional education while unveiling a new vocational school, describing classroom teachers as a dime a dozen .
    A extremely rare Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B very common Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C highly valuable Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D difficult to find Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "a dime a dozen" means that something is very common or easily found, often implying that it lacks uniqueness or value.

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