Multiple choice

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I dropped him a line while I was in town, hoping to see him.

  1. called upon him

  2. wrote him a letter

  3. made a phone call to him

  4. went to meet him

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

The phrase, 'dropped him a line' refers to writing a letter. The others are the incorrect meanings of the given phrase.