SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CHSL - 01 July 2024 - Shift 4 • English • Q13

Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence.

The arrival of Pragati in the house brought disharmony among the family members.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rift in the lute.

The most appropriate idiom to replace "brought disharmony among the family members" is "rift in the lute".

The idiom "rift in the lute" refers to a small problem or flaw that has the potential to cause significant damage or discord if not addressed. 

This suggests that her arrival introduced a small issue that could potentially lead to bigger problems or disharmony within the family.