Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

Q:

It seems that he took pains to write the book. 

• 1
  suffered a lot
• 2
  was reluctant
• 3
  procrastinated
• 4
  worked hard