Question 26 of 32intermediate💡 UnderstandMatching3 marks
In the poem, the poet uses the idiom 'lend a hand' which means 'help somebody'. Some more idioms using 'hand' are given in Column 1. Match these idioms with their meanings in Column 2. You may refer to a dictionary.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. get out of hand | (i) do something new |
| 2. try your hand at something | (ii) applaud somebody |
| 3. give somebody a free hand | (iii) work together |
| 4. give somebody a big hand | (iv) become difficult to control |
| 5. work hand in hand | (v) be very busy |
| 6. have your hands full | (vi) allow somebody to do something with full freedom |
Correct Answer
- get out of hand - (iv) become difficult to control
- try your hand at something - (i) do something new
- give somebody a free hand - (vi) allow somebody to do something with full freedom
- give somebody a big hand - (ii) applaud somebody
- work hand in hand - (iii) work together
- have your hands full - (v) be very busy
Exercise: Let us learn | Q: III | (Chapter: Page 9)
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Explanation
This exercise teaches students common English idioms containing the word 'hand'. Each idiom has a specific meaning that cannot be deduced from the individual words, making it important for students to learn these as fixed expressions.