alleryWhich of the following idiomatic expressions is correctly used without an article?
AWe decided to set the sail at dawn.
BHe quickly took the offence at the remark.
CPlease send word if there is any delay.
DThe dry grass caught the fire in summer.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Please send word if there is any delay.
Certain idiomatic expressions omit articles, such as "send word," "set sail," "take offence," and "catch fire." Option C correctly uses this pattern.
In the other options, the inserted "the" makes the expressions unidiomatic.
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