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. “Under the weather”: I. I felt under the weather after walking in the rain without an umbrella. II. He was under the weather all weekend because he caught a cold. III. The ship sailed under the weather flag to warn other vessels.Solution
• I felt under the weather after walking in the rain without an umbrella. o This sentence is correct because "under the weather" is used to describe feeling unwell, which is a common outcome of being exposed to rain and cold. • II. He was under the weather all weekend because he caught a cold. o This is also a correct use of the idiom. A cold directly relates to feeling unwell, which is the meaning of "under the weather." • The ship sailed under the weather flag to warn other vessels. o This is an incorrect use of the idiom. "Under the weather" is not a maritime term and does not refer to a type of flag. This sentence is a literal interpretation of the words, while the phrase is an idiom with a figurative meaning.
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