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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 19

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q19

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bone of contention

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. A subject of dispute.

  • In the given question, we need to select the meaning of the given idiom.
  • An IDIOM refers to "a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words".

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given idiom:-

  • Bone of contention- A subject of dispute.
  • For example:-  The fact that Peter did not go to medical school is a bone of contention between him and his father.

The meaning of the given idiom is the same as the chosen option hence, it will be correct.