Multiple choice

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

As restructuring is in the offing, the government of India is making provisions to offer a golden handshake to the employees.

  1. giving respect to the high profile employees

  2. showing respect to high performing employees

  3. giving sum of money to an employee when he is forced to retire

  4. giving big sum of money to high profile employees when they join a company
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for option 1 and 2: These are incorrect. Golden handshake is related to money and not respect.

Explanation for option 3: it is correct as Golden handshake is a large sum of money given to someone when they leave a company especially, if they are forced to leave.

Explanation for option 4: Giving sum of money at the time of joining of an employee does not convey right meaning.

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