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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.


Prakash could not make up his mind about what to do with the project.

Options

A

Decide

B

Think

C

Abandon

D

Abide

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Correct Answer :

Option A

Decide

Solution :

The correct option is Decide.


Explanation:

The idiom "make up one's mind" means to reach a decision, form an opinion, or choose a course of action after consideration.


In the given sentence, "Prakash could not make up his mind about what to do with the project", it implies that Prakash was unable to come to a decision regarding the project.


Let us look at the meanings of all the given options:

1. Decide: To come to a resolution or decision about something (Matches the meaning of the idiom).

2. Think: To consider or reason about something.

3. Abandon: To give up or desert something completely.

4. Abide: To accept or act in accordance with a rule or decision.


Therefore, the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom is Decide.

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