Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold letters. Five alternative meanings of the bold part of the sentence are given below. Choose the correct one.

The soldiers were in captivity for a long time. When at last they were let out, they painted the town red.

  1. Ran about wildly trying to kill people

  2. Decided to shun fighting and shedding blood

  3. Indulged in noisy merry-making

  4. Were asked to be ready for war

  5. Were advised not to land in trouble by thoughtless actions
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The idiom 'paint the town red' means to celebrate boisterously, enjoy oneself flamboyantly in public, often with drinking and partying. 'Indulged in noisy merry-making' captures this meaning perfectly. The other options incorrectly suggest violence, avoiding conflict, or war preparation.

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