Question

Match the Idioms in Column A with their meanings in Column B.

• A. 1-R, 2-P, 3-Q, 4-S
• B. 1-P, 2-R, 3-Q, 4-S
• C. 1-R, 2-Q, 3-P, 4-S
• D. 1-S, 2-P, 3-Q, 4-R

Hint:

Remember: \[ \text{Bury the hatchet} \rightarrow \text{Make peace} \] \[ \text{Spill the beans} \rightarrow \text{Reveal a secret} \] \[ \text{Bolt from the blue} \rightarrow \text{Unexpected shock} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Match “Bury the hatchet.” This idiom means: \[ \text{To make peace or end a conflict} \] Thus: \[ 1 \rightarrow R \]

Step 2: Match “Bolt from the blue.” This idiom means: \[ \text{A sudden and unexpected event} \] Thus: \[ 2 \rightarrow P \]

Step 3: Match “Spill the beans.” This idiom means: \[ \text{To reveal a secret} \] Thus: \[ 3 \rightarrow Q \]

Step 4: Match “Apple of discord.” This idiom means: \[ \text{A cause of dispute or rivalry} \] Thus: \[ 4 \rightarrow S \] Therefore: \[ \boxed{1-R,\ 2-P,\ 3-Q,\ 4-S} \]