SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q17

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
John was an artist (1)______ profession. He was very (2)______ at his work and could
(3)______ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (4)______ in
(5)______ the work of renowned artists.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To fight tooth and nail

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. To fight or compete with great ferocity and intensity

  • The meaning of the above idiom is 'fight very fiercely'.
  • Hence, the most appropriate answer is 'To fight or compete with great ferocity and intensity'.

The correct answer is-

To fight or compete with great ferocity and intensity