SSC English Sample Paper SSC Sample Test Paper English-20

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    Directions: Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
    To hold somebody to ransom.

    A)  To keep captive and demand concession

    B)  To humiliate somebody

    C)  To offer bride

    D)  To blackmail and extract money

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The   correct   alternative   is to keep captive and demand concession Eg- The captors held the Minister's son to ransom.


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