Multiple Choice Questions

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom To be taken aback ........

English Language (MTS) Idiom & Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To be taken aback

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SSC MTS 12th October 2021 Shift-2

To be excited

To be irritated

To be nervous

To be surprised

- "To be taken aback" is an idiom used to describe the feeling of being caught off guard or shocked by something unexpected.

- Let's go through the options:

- Option 1: To be excited - This means feeling enthusiastic or eager. It doesn't match the idea of being surprised or caught off guard.

- Option 2: To be irritated - This refers to feeling annoyed or bothered. Irritation doesn’t convey surprise or shock.

- Option 3: To be nervous - This means feeling anxious or apprehensive. Nervousness isn't an unexpected reaction.

- Option 4: To be surprised - This means experiencing something unexpected. It perfectly fits the idiom's meaning.

Option 4: To be surprised is the correct meaning of the idiom "To be taken aback."

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