Identify the correct interpretation of 'Let sleeping dogs lie'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct interpretation of 'Let sleeping dogs lie'.”
The accepted answer is B. To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed. Identify the correct interpretation of 'Let sleeping dogs lie' is answered by To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed option B Option A To get to the point without wasting time on unnecessary details does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed Option C To change one's opinion or feelings about something does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed Remaining alternatives To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being fall outside.
- A. To get to the point without wasting time on unnecessary details
Why not A: “To get to the point without wasting time on unnecessary details” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed. Identify the correct interpretation of 'Let sleeping dogs lie' is answered by To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed option B Option A To get to
- B. To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed ✓
- C. To change one's opinion or feelings about something
Why not C: “To change one's opinion or feelings about something” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed. Identify the correct interpretation of 'Let sleeping dogs lie' is answered by To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed option B Option A To get to
- D. To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being
Why not D: “To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed. Identify the correct interpretation of 'Let sleeping dogs lie' is answered by To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed option B Option A To get to
Correct answer
B. To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed
Explanation
Identify the correct interpretation of 'Let sleeping dogs lie' is answered by To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed option B Option A To get to the point without wasting time on unnecessary details does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed Option C To change one's opinion or feelings about something does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of To avoid interfering in a situation that could cause problems if disturbed Remaining alternatives To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being fall outside.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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