Asked in: SSC MTS 2023
ball of fire in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Mary is a ball of fire and is always engaged in something creative.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) An active and energetic person
Answer: (2) An active and energetic person
Solution:
• The idiom "a ball of fire" is used to describe someone who is full of energy, enthusiasm, and activity (ऊर्जावान और सक्रिय व्यक्ति)
• In the sentence, Mary is described as always engaged in something creative, which clearly suggests she is full of energy and enthusiasm
• Hence, the idiom "a ball of fire" fits the meaning: an active and energetic person
Other options:
• To be good and beneficial for someone – unrelated to the context
• A talkative person – refers to speech, not energy level
• A dull and insipid person – opposite meaning
So, the correct meaning of "a ball of fire" is: (2) An active and energetic person
ball of fire – questions
Has ball of fire been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – ball of fire has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023.