Question

    In each question below, a sentence is given with an idiom/phrase printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by four alternatives. Find out which option should replace the phrase/idiom given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark 5) as the answer.

    It is refreshing to report that the piece is highly

    ambitious, biliously funny and right with the button .
    A right on the button Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B left with the button Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C straight for the button Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D pick on the button Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct expression is ‘right on t he button’. It means ‘exactly correct’. It is refreshing to report that the piece is highly ambitious, biliously funny and right on the button .

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