Question 40
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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EDO_L1
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objective
Consider the sentence: "He decided to bite the bullet and let the cat out of the bag." Identify the two idioms present, explain the meaning of each idiom, and rewrite the sentence so that each idiom is used correctly in context.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
Idioms: "bite the bullet" (to face something painful bravely) and "let the cat out of the bag" (to reveal a secret). Corrected sentence: "He decided to bite the bullet by confronting his fear of public speaking, but he accidentally let the cat out of the bag when he mentioned the surprise party."
B.
Idioms: "bite the bullet" (to quit a job) and "let the cat out of the bag" (to keep a secret). Corrected sentence: "He decided to bite the bullet by resigning from his position, but he accidentally let the cat out of the bag when he whispered the confidential plan to a colleague."
C.
Idioms: "bite the bullet" (to eat something quickly) and "let the cat out of the bag" (to release a pet). Corrected sentence: "He decided to bite the bullet by swallowing his sandwich in one gulp, but he accidentally let the cat out of the bag when he opened the carrier."
D.
Idioms: "bite the bullet" (to reveal a secret) and "let the cat out of the bag" (to face a painful situation). Corrected sentence: "He decided to bite the bullet by telling everyone about the surprise, but he accidentally let the cat out of the bag when he confronted his fear of heights."
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Idioms: "bite the bullet" (to face something painful bravely) and "let the cat out of the bag" (to reveal a secret). Corrected sentence: "He decided to bite the bullet by confronting his fear of public speaking, but he accidentally let the cat out of the bag when he mentioned the surprise party."
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Bece Model Questions Vol1
2022
Edo L1
Question 40.
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2022
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Edo L1
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