Select the meaning of the phrase 'Elephant in the room'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the meaning of the phrase 'Elephant in the room'.”
The accepted answer is C. An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing. Select the meaning of the phrase 'Elephant in the room' is answered by An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing option C Option A To agree completely with someone does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing Option B Both people involved in a situation share responsibility for it does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing Remaining alternatives A general principle based on practical experience rather than exact measurement fall outside the same.
- A. To agree completely with someone
Why not A: “To agree completely with someone” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing. Select the meaning of the phrase 'Elephant in the room' is answered by An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing option C Option A To agree comple
- B. Both people involved in a situation share responsibility for it
Why not B: “Both people involved in a situation share responsibility for it” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing. Select the meaning of the phrase 'Elephant in the room' is answered by An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing option C Option A To agree comple
- C. An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing ✓
- D. A general principle based on practical experience rather than exact measurement
Why not D: “A general principle based on practical experience rather than exact measurement” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing. Select the meaning of the phrase 'Elephant in the room' is answered by An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing option C Option A To agree comple
Correct answer
C. An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing
Explanation
Select the meaning of the phrase 'Elephant in the room' is answered by An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing option C Option A To agree completely with someone does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing Option B Both people involved in a situation share responsibility for it does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of An obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing Remaining alternatives A general principle based on practical experience rather than exact measurement fall outside the same.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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