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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. Take with a grain of salt
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. Take with a grain of salt
I. You should take his boasting with a grain of salt because he exaggerates.
II. She took the doctor’s prescription with a grain of salt and threw it away.
III. The journalist advised readers to take the rumors with a grain of salt. Which sentence(s) use(s) the idiom incorrectly?
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