Asked in: IB ACIO 2023 T-1
whale of a time in SSC previous-year questions
- IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following statements uses the given idiom correctly?
(i) Even when flood waters surround large parts of a town, some people have a whale of a time swimming in the waters and screaming.
(ii) A whale of a time was found washed ashore on the beach and people gathered to see it.
(iii) Our family had a whale of a time last year when we went on vacation to Himachal Pradesh.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Only statements (i) and (iii)
Explanation:
The idiom "a whale of a time" means to have a very enjoyable or fun experience; to have a lot of fun (बहुत मज़ा आना, खूब आनंद लेना).
• (i) — Correct usage: Some people have a whale of a time swimming and screaming, meaning they're enjoying themselves.
• (ii) — Incorrect: "A whale of a time" is not a literal whale found on the beach.
• (iii) — Correct usage: "Had a whale of a time" on vacation means the family enjoyed their trip.
So, the correct answer is: Only statements (i) and (iii)
whale of a time – questions
Has whale of a time been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – whale of a time has been asked in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1.