Direction: In these questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase given in bold.
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The teacher was taken aback by the student’s remark.
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- surprised
- hurt
- pleased
- annoyed
Correct Option: A
be taken aback : to be shocked or surprised by somebody/something. Look at the sentence
● She was completely taken aback by his anger. Here, surprised is the right option.
