Question
In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)-(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks.
Steve was advised to keep his head (i) before heading (ii) to bat; for, while he had a head (iii) batting, he could only do so with a cool head (iv) his shoulders.
Official answer and solution
- Official answer
- C
- From
- Official GATE 2024 answer key
Solution
Match each blank with the standard English idiom involving 'head'.
Evaluating each idiomatic expression in context:
- keep his head down (i): stay focused and avoid distractions.
- heading out (ii) to bat: going out onto the field to bat.
- a head for (iii) batting: a natural aptitude or talent for batting.
- a cool head on (iv) his shoulders: remaining calm under pressure.
Thus, (i) down, (ii) out, (iii) for, (iv) on is the correct combination.
Final answer
Option (C)
The answer is the one in the official GATE answer key. The solution is this site's own explanation.
Source
- Paper
- GATE 2024 Computer Science and Information Technology - Set 1 (CS1)
- Question
- 6 of 65
- Section
- General Aptitude
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