WBCS.LIVE practice question

Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase: I'm sure the new officer order serves them right.

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

Answer options

  1. changes their mind
  2. gives good service to them
  3. gives what they deserve
  4. realise their mistakes

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: gives what they deserve

Explanation: Context: The idiom ‘serves them right’ means ‘they got what they deserved’, usually after doing something wrong. 1. changes their mind ❌ – incorrect. 2. gives good service to them ❌ – wrong meaning. 3. gives what they deserve ✅ – correct; expresses the idea of fair punishment. 4. realise their mistakes ❌ – partial meaning, not exact.