Question

    Which of the phrases given below each statement should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is given and No correction required, mark ‘’No Correction required’ as the answer.

    He is not the right person for the job as he has RULE THE ROOST.

    A Sitting on a gold mine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Make one’s mark Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Head in the clouds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Over the tree Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct idiom “His head is in the clouds” is used to described someone who is not practical, focused, or realistic. It means that the person has a tendency to daydream, be distracted by their own thoughts, and not pay enough attention to practical matters or the real world.

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