Question 14
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2019
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EDO_L1
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objective
Complete the sentence with an appropriate idiom, then explain its meaning and give another situation where the same idiom could be used.\n\n"Even though the project was delayed, the team kept ___ and eventually finished on time."
Answer Options
A.
the team kept their noses to the grindstone. The idiom means to work hard and stay focused despite obstacles. Another situation: During a vacation at the beach, the tourists kept their noses to the grindstone and enjoyed the sun.
B.
the team kept their heads in the clouds. The idiom means to daydream and avoid work. Another situation: During the final exams, the students kept their heads in the clouds and failed to finish the test.
C.
the team kept their noses to the grindstone. The idiom means to be stubborn and refuse to change plans. Another situation: When the project faced a new requirement, the developers kept their noses to the grindstone and ignored the feedback.
Correct Answer
D.
the team kept their noses to the grindstone. The idiom means to work hard and stay focused despite obstacles. Another situation: During the final exams, despite feeling tired, the students kept their noses to the grindstone and all passed with high marks.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
the team kept their noses to the grindstone. The idiom means to work hard and stay focused despite obstacles. Another situation: During the final exams, despite feeling tired, the students kept their noses to the grindstone and all passed with high marks.
About This Question
This is
Bece Model Questions Vol1
2019
Edo L1
Question 14.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2019
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Edo L1
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
.