NIMCET 2015 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2015Fill in the blank from among the choices in the sentence.
A ‘Couch potato’ is a person who…….
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
spends a lot of time watching television
(Correct Answer) - B.
spends money on potatoes
- C.
likes potatoes
- D.
is lazy, but intelligent
spends a lot of time watching television
Explanation
Correct Answer: (a) spends a lot of time watching television
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Meaning: A 'Couch potato' is an informal expression used to describe a person who is very lazy and spends a great deal of time sitting or lying down, usually watching television or playing video games.
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Origin: The term combines "couch" (where the person sits) and "potato" (suggesting a vegetable-like state of inactivity).
Explanation
Correct Answer: (a) spends a lot of time watching television
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Meaning: A 'Couch potato' is an informal expression used to describe a person who is very lazy and spends a great deal of time sitting or lying down, usually watching television or playing video games.
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Origin: The term combines "couch" (where the person sits) and "potato" (suggesting a vegetable-like state of inactivity).
