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English · Q13

Idioms And Phrases

Competitive Exams · English · question 13

Q13

To beg the question

A.
To refer to
B.
To take for granted
Answer
C.
To raise objections
D.
To be discussed
E.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The correct answer is B: To take for granted.

Here's why:
The idiom "to beg the question" doesn't mean "to ask a question".
It actually means to assume something is true without providing evidence for it.
Think of it as assuming the very thing you're trying to prove, like a circular argument.

Let's look at the other options:
A: To refer to - This doesn't relate to the meaning of the idiom.
C: To raise objections - While begging the question can lead to objections, it's not the definition itself.
D: To be discussed - Something "to be discussed" isn't necessarily related to assuming something without proof.
E: None of these - Is incorrect because B is the correct answer.

Therefore, the best fit is "To take for granted" because it accurately describes the action of assuming something to be true without proper justification.