Choose the best explanation for the idiom 'Sit on the fence'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases question asks: Choose the best explanation for the idiom 'Sit on the fence'. The correct choice is B. To avoid making a decision or taking a side in a dispute. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. You cannot judge the true nature of something based only on its outward appearance
Why not A: “You cannot judge the true nature of something based only on its outward appearance” does not fit this question. The answer is To avoid making a decision or taking a side in a dispute.
- B. To avoid making a decision or taking a side in a dispute ✓
- C. In very good health
Why not C: “In very good health” does not fit this question. The answer is To avoid making a decision or taking a side in a dispute.
- D. To begin studying seriously
Why not D: “To begin studying seriously” does not fit this question. The answer is To avoid making a decision or taking a side in a dispute.
Correct answer
B. To avoid making a decision or taking a side in a dispute
Explanation
To avoid making a decision or taking a side in a dispute (option B) is the accepted answer to “Choose the best explanation for the idiom 'Sit on the fence'.”. Option A (You cannot judge the true nature of something based only on its outward appearance) does not fit this question. Option C (In very good health) does not fit this question. Option D (To begin studying seriously) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is To avoid making a decision or taking a side in a dispute.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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