Question

Fill in the blanks in the List-I with appropriate Idioms given in the List-II

List-I (Sentence)	List-II (Idiom)
(A) The officer tried to ______ his ideas with his superior by constantly praising.	(I) put your nose to the grindstone
(B) She realised that she was in the wrong and promised to ______.	(II) read between the lines
(C) You will do well at academics if you ______.	(III) turn over a new leaf
(D) A cryptic writing-style forces you to ______ the true meaning of the piece.	(IV) curry favours

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

We match each sentence from List-I with the correct idiom from List-II:

1. For sentence (A): The meaning of "to curry favours" is to seek to gain an advantage by flattery or ingratiating behavior. Thus, the idiom for (A) is (IV) "curry favours".
2. For sentence (B): The idiom "to turn over a new leaf" means to make a fresh start or change one's behavior. Thus, the idiom for (B) is (III) "turn over a new leaf".
3. For sentence (C): The idiom "to put your nose to the grindstone" means to work hard and diligently. Thus, the idiom for (C) is (I) "put your nose to the grindstone".
4. For sentence (D): The idiom "to read between the lines" refers to understanding the underlying meaning of something. Thus, the idiom for (D) is (II) "read between the lines".

Therefore, the correct association is: (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Answer 2

The correct idioms for the blanks are:

(A) The officer tried to (IV) curry favours his ideas with his superior by constantly praising.

Explanation: "Curry favours" means to try to gain someone's favor or approval, often through excessive praise or flattery.

(B) She realised that she was in the wrong and promised to (III) turn over a new leaf.

Explanation: "Turn over a new leaf" means to change one's behavior for the better, often as part of self-improvement or rectifying a mistake.

(C) You will do well at academics if you (I) put your nose to the grindstone.

Explanation: "Put your nose to the grindstone" means to work hard and diligently, often with great focus and effort.

(D) A cryptic writing-style forces you to (II) read between the lines the true meaning of the piece.

Explanation: "Read between the lines" means to understand the hidden or implied meaning, especially when it is not directly stated.

Answer 3

Correct Idioms to Complete the Sentences 

Final Sentences with Idioms:

1. (A): The officer tried to curry favour with his superior by constantly praising him.
2. (B): She realised that she was in the wrong and promised to turn over a new leaf.
3. (C): You will do well at academics if you put your nose to the grindstone.
4. (D): A cryptic writing-style forces you to read between the lines to find the true meaning of the piece.

Explanation of Idioms:

• Put your nose to the grindstone: To work very hard and diligently.
• Read between the lines: To find the hidden or deeper meaning in what is said or written.
• Turn over a new leaf: To start behaving in a better way or make a fresh start.
• Curry favour: To try to gain advantage by flattery or sycophantic behavior.

Correct Matching:

• (A) – IV: curry favour
• (B) – III: turn over a new leaf
• (C) – I: put your nose to the grindstone
• (D) – II: read between the lines

Summary:

Each idiom fits naturally and idiomatically into its respective sentence, making this arrangement the correct one.