English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishIdioms & Phrases
Directions: Each question has three set of statements. Each set contains a pair of sentences wherein the first statement consists of an idiom/phrase while the second statement talks about a situation which may or may not depict the meaning of the idiom/phrase. You are required to select the pairs which correctly show the meaning of the idioms in the second statement. A. I. It’s was a long journey from Delhi to
Options
- AOnly I
- BOnly III
- COnly I and II
- DOnly I and III
Correct answer
B. Only III
Step-by-step solution
Make a virtue of necessity: extract something beneficial from an unwelcome obligation The statement talks about rescue after an accident. Hence, it is not the same as the idiom. Rub the wrong way: to be rude to someone and cause a tiff or a fight, to be impolite or irritate someone The statement talks about a rude awakening which is not what the idiom means. Hence, it is not the same as the idiom. Prick up his ears: to start paying attention, to begin the process of listening (to someone) intently In the statement