[amp_mcq option1=”A man of no substance” option2=”A very active person” option3=”A worthy fellow” option4=”An unreasonable person E. None of these” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n
The correct answer is A. A man of no substance.<\/p>\n
A man of straw is a man of no substance, a man who is not to be taken seriously. The phrase is often used to describe someone who is weak, cowardly, or easily manipulated.<\/p>\n
Option B, a very active person, is incorrect. A man of straw is not necessarily active, but may be lazy or inactive.<\/p>\n
Option C, a worthy fellow, is incorrect. A man of straw is not necessarily worthy, but may be unworthy or even despicable.<\/p>\n
Option D, an unreasonable person, is incorrect. A man of straw is not necessarily unreasonable, but may be reasonable or even rational.<\/p>\n
Option E, none of these, is incorrect. The phrase “a man of straw” is a well-known idiom with a specific meaning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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