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. The guide was not able to keep his hair on w
Options
- AOnly I
- BOnly III
- COnly I and II
- DOnly II and III
Correct answer
B. Only III
Step-by-step solution
Keep your hair on: to ask someone to stay calm and compose. The first statement is correct and conveys the same meaning as the idiom above. Knee jerk reaction: An immediate reaction to something without thinking or examining the facts, causes etc.. The second statement is correct and conveys the same meaning as the idiom above. Put the cart before the horse: : Do the things in the wrong sequence or order. The third statement is correct and conveys the same meaning as the idiom above. Hence, option B is correct.