WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase in the sentence — The prices are going up by leaps and bonds.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Irregularly
  2. Gradually
  3. Rapidly
  4. Systematically

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rapidly

Explanation: Context: The idiom ‘by leaps and bounds’ means something increasing or growing very fast. 1. Irregularly ❌ – does not show growth. 2. Gradually ❌ – means slowly. 3. Rapidly ✅ – correct; means very fast or quickly. 4. Systematically ❌ – means orderly, not fast. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: The prices are going up by leaps and bounds due to inflation.