Question 29
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The phrase "To build castles in the air" means ______________.
To make castles in the sky
To create dreams, hopes, or plans that are unrealistic
Question 29: Choose the correct option:\ The phrase "To build castles…
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To create dreams, hopes, or plans that are unrealistic
Question 29 of 40 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) Quiz 1 paper sat on 19 Jul 2026, in the May 2026 term (English1 16 Jul 26). It carries 1 mark.
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