Question

In the sentence given below, an idiom/phrasal verb has been highlighted in bold. Given below it are five options, out of which you need to find the one which has the same meaning as the idiom/phrasal verb used in the sentence and can successfully replace the idiom/phrasal verb without changing the meaning of the sentence.

The boss examined my report with a fine tooth comb before submitting it to the senior management.

A to check carefully Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B check roughly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C to find a lot of mistakes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D to check many times Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Explanation: to examine with a fine tooth comb means to check something thoroughly and carefully.

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