Question

He is considered as a cog in the wheel. What does the above sentence imply?

• A. He is an obstructionist
• B. He is a very special person
• C. He is the driving force
• D. He is as important as any other person

Hint:

When interpreting idioms, focus on the overall idea conveyed rather than the literal meaning of the words.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the phrase: The idiom "a cog in the wheel" refers to someone who is a small but necessary part of a larger system or organization. It suggests that while the person is important to the functioning of the system, they are not particularly outstanding or unique.

Step 2: Analyzing each option:

He is an obstructionist: Incorrect, a cog helps the wheel move, not obstruct it
He is a very special person: Incorrect, a cog is important but not necessarily special.
He is the driving force: Incorrect, a cog is just one part, not the whole force.
He is as important as any other person: Correct interpretation.
 

Thus, the correct answer is He is as important as any other person.