The GATE Grind

GATE 2019 ME (ME1) – Question 5

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

The minister avoided mentioning women’s reservation in the private sector. He was accused of ______ the issue.

  1. collaring
  2. skirting
  3. tying
  4. belting

Practise this question in The GATE Grind →

Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: (B) skirting

Explanation

To skirt an issue means avoid discussing or dealing with it directly. This exactly describes the minister’s omission. Collaring, tying and belting do not carry this idiomatic meaning. **Answer: skirting, B**.