Question

Directions: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The traffic came to a standstill after the heavy downpour of rain.

A complete halt Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B accident spot Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C diversion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D confused disorder Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The idiom 'standstill' means 'a condition in which all movement or activity has stopped'.

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