Pick the expression that means: to begin studying seriously.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Idioms and Phrases MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Pick the expression that means: to begin studying seriously.”
The accepted answer is C. Hit the books. “Pick the expression that means: to begin studying seriously.” is answered by Hit the books (option C). Option A (“In hot water”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hit the books. Option B (“Actions speak louder than words”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hit the books. Remaining alternatives (Miss the boat) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Hit the books is identified. Idioms and Phrases questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Idioms and Phrases recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. In hot water
Why not A: “In hot water” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Hit the books. “Pick the expression that means: to begin studying seriously.” is answered by Hit the books (option C). Option A (“In hot water”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to
- B. Actions speak louder than words
Why not B: “Actions speak louder than words” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Hit the books. “Pick the expression that means: to begin studying seriously.” is answered by Hit the books (option C). Option A (“In hot water”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to
- C. Hit the books ✓
- D. Miss the boat
Why not D: “Miss the boat” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Hit the books. “Pick the expression that means: to begin studying seriously.” is answered by Hit the books (option C). Option A (“In hot water”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to
Correct answer
C. Hit the books
Explanation
“Pick the expression that means: to begin studying seriously.” is answered by Hit the books (option C). Option A (“In hot water”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hit the books. Option B (“Actions speak louder than words”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hit the books. Remaining alternatives (Miss the boat) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Hit the books is identified. Idioms and Phrases questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Idioms and Phrases recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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