Directions: Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the phrase in underline. If none of option conveys the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct.
We just need to iron out a few things before the new software ready for release.
Use an iron
Incorrect AnswerToo many activities
Incorrect AnswerSuspicious behavior
Incorrect AnswerTackle minor issues
Correct AnswerNone of the above
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Iron out: To ease, solve, or remove minor difficulties, troubles.
Ex: Your friends and family are great means of support when you need to iron out the wrinkles of your life.
Use an iron takes the phrase literally which is incorrect.
Of the rest, only option D- Tackle minor issues- fits in.
Hence, option D is correct.
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By: Brijesh Kumar