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. On tenterhooks
I. The students were on tenterhooks as they waited for the final merit list.
II. She was on tenterhooks while learning to ride a bicycle for the first time.
III. The team was on tenterhooks before the project proposal was reviewed by the board. Which sentence(s) use(s) the idiom incorrectly?

A Only II
B Only I and III
C Only III
D Only II and III
E All are correct
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