IPMAT Indore 2019
VA
Sentence Completion
Medium
Although he is recovering from his illness, he has to follow certain diet restrictions. He cannot eat junk food. Please do not pity him and _______________
Although he is recovering from his illness, he has to follow certain diet restrictions. He cannot eat junk food. Please do not pity him and _______________
✅ Correct Option: 2
- give him some snack: This option suggests offering him a snack. However, given the context of diet restrictions due to illness, offering snacks might contradict his dietary needs, especially if the snacks are unhealthy. Thus, this option is incorrect.
- cut him some slack: The phrase "cut him some slack" means to be less strict with someone or to allow someone more leeway or tolerance. In the context of his illness and dietary restrictions, this idiom fits well as it suggests understanding his situation and not being harsh or overly strict about his limitations. This is the correct answer.
- be slack with his eating: To "be slack" means to be careless or lax. In the context of someone recovering and needing to follow specific diet guidelines, being careless about his diet would be inappropriate and harmful. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
- cut down the snacks: This option implies reducing the number of snacks he consumes. While this could be beneficial depending on the type of snacks, the phrase does not match the intended meaning of the sentence which is about offering leniency or understanding regarding his situation. Hence, this option is also incorrect.
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IPMAT Indore 2019