Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and ‘No correction is required’, mark (5) as the answer.

Before her wedding ceremony, she was at sixes and sevens.

  1. getting the jitters

  2. hunky and dory

  3. at P's and Q's

  4. ruling the roost

  5. No correction required
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase "getting the jitters" refers to being very nervous and anxious. 'At sixes and sevens' means haphazardly placed. Third option is mind your P's and Q's, i.e. socially correct behaviour. Option 2 means satisfactory or fine. Option 4 means to be in charge. So, as per the context, option 1 is the correct answer.

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