Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.

You haven't applied for a government job. Were you_____________?

  1. asleep at the switch

  2. sleeping in the switch

  3. sleeping by the switch

  4. sleeping off the switch

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

"Asleep at the switch" is an idiom meaning to be inattentive, negligent, or missing an important opportunity. This expression originates from railway operations where falling asleep at the switches could cause accidents. In this context, it perfectly describes someone who missed the chance to apply for a government job.