Match the idioms/phrases listed in column (I) with their respective meanings in column (II).
Column (1)
A. A red-letter day
B. to smell a rat
C. To leave no stone unturned
D. to turn over a new leaf
Column (II)
(1) To suspect something wrong
(2) To make every possible effort
(3) To make a fresh start
(4) A special occasion
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Incorrect AnswerA-4, B-1, C-2 D-3
Correct Answer A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
Incorrect AnswerA-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- A red-letter day: A special occasion or memorable day.
- To smell a rat: To suspect something wrong or feel that something is not right.
- To leave no stone unturned: To make every possible effort to achieve something.
- To turn over a new leaf: To make a fresh start or change behavior for the better.
Comparing these with the options:
- Option 1: A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
- Option 2: A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
- Option 3: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
- Option 4: A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
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By: Parvesh Mehta