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Directions: Match the items in List I with those in List II and choose the correct combination. List I (idioms/phrases)List II (meanings) (a) To grease the palm 1. To change the situation (b)…

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Directions: Match the items in List I with those in List II and choose the correct combination.
List I (idioms/phrases)List II (meanings)
(a) To grease the palm1. To change the situation
(b) Touched to the quick2. Feelings were hurt
(c) Turn tables3. To squander
(d) Make ducks and drakes4. To bribe
  1. (a)-1, (b)-2, (c)-3, (d)-4
  2. (a)-1, (b)-2, (c)-4, (d)-3
  3. (a)-3, (b)-4, (c)-1, (d)-2
  4. (a)-4, (b)-2, (c)-1, (d)-3

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - (a)-4, (b)-2, (c)-1, (d)-3
Grease the palm = to bribe (4); touched to the quick = feelings were hurt (2); turn the tables = change the situation (1); make ducks and drakes (of money) = squander (3). So a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3.

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