After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation…

Analyze the question The question tests your understanding of idioms. The idiom is "put the mockers on" something.

Explain the concept "To put the mockers on" something is a British informal idiom meaning to ruin its chances of success, to put a stop to it, or to bring it to an end. So the project will not go ahead, or will fail.

Step-by-step solution

• A. "take off soon" means the opposite, since the idiom is negative.
• B. "be delayed" is too mild. A delay means it will still happen later, but "put the mockers on" suggests it is spoiled or stopped altogether.
• C. "not begin well" suggests it starts badly but may continue. The idiom is stronger than that.
• D. "not be executed" means the project will not be carried out, which matches the idea of stopping or ruining it.

Tip For idiom questions, first decide whether the phrase is positive or negative, then eliminate options with the opposite meaning. Then pick the option that is strongest and closest to the idiom's full meaning. Remember: put the mockers on = put an end to / spoil completely.