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GATE CSE 2024 Session 1 Q6: Fill four blanks: keep his head __ before heading __ to bat

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In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)−(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks.

Steve was advised to keep his head ___(i)___ before heading ___(ii)___ to bat; for, while he had a head ___(iii)___ batting, he could only do so with a cool head ___(iv)___ his shoulders.

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Answer: C (official GATE 2024 final answer key)

Concept used: Idioms with 'head': keep one's head down, a head for something, a head on one's shoulders.

First step: A batter heads out to bat; someone with a talent has a head for it.

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Source: official GATE 2024 Session 1 CS question paper and final answer key, organised by IISc Bangalore. Question paper · Answer key

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