Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

He ground his teeth when I missed the catch.

  1. To complain noisely

  2. To be frustrated

  3. To have the feeling of rage

  4. To lay down on the ground

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

Explanation for option 1: 'to grind one's teeth' means 'to have the feeling of anger'. Hence, this does not convey the meaning of the given word. Explanation for option 2: This is not valid as it does not express the right meaning of the underlined idiom. Explanation for option 3: 'to grind one's teeth' means 'to have the feeling of anger'. Hence, this is correct. Explanation for option 4: This is invalid as 'option 3' expresses the correct meaning of the underlined idiom.