Match the following as to make the expression meaningful :
(a) Save : (i) over spilt milk
(b) Don't cry : (ii) while the sun shines
(c) Make hay : (iii) before the horse
(d) Don't put the cart : (iv) for a rainy day
Options :

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Accepted Answer

Option 3 is the correct answer because it matches each phrase with its corresponding expression in a way that makes sense and is commonly understood in English idioms. Let's break down each pairing:

(a) Save : (iv) for a rainy day  
- This pairing is correct because the phrase "Save for a rainy day" is a well-known idiom that means to save money or resources for a time when they are needed, typically during an emergency or difficult situation.

(b) Don't cry : (i) over spilt milk  
- This pairing is correct because "Don't cry over spilt milk" is a common idiom that advises not to worry about things that have already happened and cannot be changed.

(c) Make hay : (ii) while the sun shines  
- This pairing is correct because "Make hay while the sun shines" is an idiom that means to take advantage of favorable conditions while they last.

(d) Don't put the cart : (iii) before the horse  
- This pairing is correct because "Don't put the cart before the horse" is an idiom that means not to do things in the wrong order or sequence.

Now, let's explain why the other options are incorrect:

Option 1: (a)(i); (b)(ii); (c)(iii); (d)(iv)  
- This option incorrectly pairs each phrase with an expression that does not make sense. For example, "Save over spilt milk" and "Don't cry while the sun shines" are not meaningful idioms.

Option 2: (a)(iv); (b)(iii); (c)(ii); (d)(i)  
- This option also incorrectly pairs the phrases. "Don't cry before the horse" and "Make hay for a rainy day" do not form meaningful expressions.

Option 4: (a)(i); (b)(iii); (c)(ii); (d)(iv)  
- This option incorrectly pairs the phrases as well. "Save over spilt milk" and "Don't cry before the horse" are not recognized idioms.

In conclusion, Option 3 is the only option that correctly matches each phrase with its corresponding expression to form meaningful and commonly understood idioms.