Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
I tried to tell him to think of the good times, that every cloud has a silver lining.
Option 1: Doing something with thoroughness and passion
Option 2: Don’t cry over what has happened as it cannot be fixed
Option 3: Treat people the same way as you want to be treated
Option 4: Every difficult situation has a hopeful aspect to it
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Correct Answer: Every difficult situation has a hopeful aspect to it
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The idiom every cloud has a silver lining is used to convey the idea that even in the midst of adversity or difficulties, there is potential for something positive or hopeful. It suggests optimism and the belief that there's always a brighter side or a positive outcome, even when faced with challenges.
Therefore, the correct meaning is: "Every difficult situation has a hopeful aspect to it."
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He is foaming at the mouth about the committee's decision.
Option 1: To be enraged and show it
Option 2: to cause damage to someone
Option 3: to not recognise something good
Option 4: to be upset about something that happened in the past
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. He was on cloud nine after passing the test.
Option 1: Very depressed
Option 2: Very happy
Option 3: Not educated
Option 4: Busy at work
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The most worrying aspect of climate change is the effect it has on the world's food supply.
Option 1: A most worry aspect
Option 2: A worried aspects
Option 3: The most worrying aspects
Option 4: No improvement
Question : The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct idiom for the bracketed text.
That new budget bill was (totally useless) before it hit the Senate.
Option 1: a cry wolf
Option 2: a dead duck
Option 3: cold feet
Option 4: a fuel to the fire
Question : The statement below has been given in bracketed text. Select the option with the correct idiom for the bracketed text. You all look great in your costumes! (Good luck!)
Option 1: Come again
Option 2: Don't swear it
Option 3: Break a leg
Option 4: Spit it out
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