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ibps-rrb-oa 2022 · Question 175 of 181

In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with a highlighted phrasal verb. For each question, five sentences are given as options, conveying the intended meaning of the sentence given in the question. Choose the sentence that conveys the intended meaning in the most appropriate way. He's got a chip on his shoulder because he didn't get the promotion.

Idioms and phrases

  1. Aa) He is carrying a potato chip on his shoulder for no apparent reason.
  2. Bb) He is feeling resentful because he believes he deserved the promotion.Correct
  3. Cc) He has a literal chip on his shoulder, causing him physical discomfort.
  4. Dd) He is angry at his colleague and manager who did get the promotion.
  5. Ee) He has a microchip embedded in his shoulder that is causing him problems.

Answer: B. b) He is feeling resentful because he believes he deserved the promotion.

Explanation

The sentence "He's got a chip on his shoulder because he didn't get the promotion" means that the person is feeling resentful or angry because he believes he deserved the promotion but was passed over for it. Option (b) is the correct explanation of the sentence as it accurately captures the intended meaning.

Source: IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Previous Year Paper 2022 (Adda247) · memory-based

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