Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
drop a line in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence.
The salesman informed the customers that if they had any questions, they could drop a line.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) send a brief letter
Answer: send a brief letter
Solution:
• The idiom "drop a line" means to send a short letter or message (एक छोटा पत्र या संदेश भेजना).
• In the sentence, "if they had any questions, they could drop a line," the salesman is offering a way for the customers to contact him briefly.
• "Send a brief letter" correctly matches the meaning of the idiom.
• The other options:
• Call his secretary – unrelated meaning.
• Come back with the items – irrelevant.
• Complain against him – negative and incorrect interpretation.
• Therefore, the best substitute for the idiom is "send a brief letter".
drop a line – questions
Has drop a line been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – drop a line has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.