Read the passage and identify the idiom that means 'to face a difficult situation bravely': 'The entrepreneur decided to bite the bullet and launch her startup despite financial constraints.'
Abite the bullet
Bbreak the ice
Cburn bridges
Dbeat around the bush
Correct Answer: A. bite the bullet
Explanation:
'Bite the bullet' means to face a difficult or painful situation courageously. The context supports this meaning as the entrepreneur is facing financial challenges.
Which sentence demonstrates CORRECT usage of 'keep your fingers crossed'?
AShe kept her fingers crossed while operating the machinery.
BWe are keeping our fingers crossed that the interview goes well.
CHe kept his fingers crossed during the entire presentation.
DThey kept their fingers crossed while walking.
Correct Answer: B. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the interview goes well.
Explanation:
'Keep your fingers crossed' is an idiom meaning to hope for good luck. Option B correctly uses it in a context where hoping for a favorable outcome (interview success) is appropriate.
Para Jumble: Arrange these sentences in logical order:
P: The startup team decided to break the ice at the client meeting.
Q: They opened with a humorous anecdote about industry challenges.
R: This approach helped establish rapport with potential investors.
S: By the end of the meeting, everyone was engaged and comfortable.
AP-Q-R-S
BQ-P-S-R
CP-Q-S-R
DR-P-Q-S
Correct Answer: A. P-Q-R-S
Explanation:
P introduces the action (break the ice), Q explains how they did it, R shows the result, and S provides the conclusion. This logical sequence is P-Q-R-S.
