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Question 104

English Vocabulary Hard

<p><strong>In the following, a part of the sentence is underlined. Four different ways of phrasing the underlined part are indicated below.<br /> Chose the best alternative among the four choices given.</strong></p> <p>When he entered the house, <u>it was at&nbsp;sixes and sevens</u>.</p>

(A) It was six O&rsquo;clock when he entered the house
(B) Inmates were eulogized when he entered
(C) House was in pandemonium
(D) House wad blissful
✓ Correct Answer: Option C Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

"At sixes and sevens" is an idiom for a state of total confusion or disorder. So the house was in a mess, in pandemonium.

Answer: (C)

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