An idiom is given below in bold. Following this idiom are three sentences which use the given idiom. The idiom may or may not be used correctly in one or more sentences. Identify the sentence(s) that use(s) the idiom correctly, both in terms of grammar and context.
A method to one's madness
I. Although Marcus's desk appeared chaotic, there was a method to his madness - he could locate any document in seconds and insisted the disorder helped his creativity.
II. The playwright's unconventional narrative style initially confused the audience, but critics later praised the layered symbolism, recognizing a method to her madness.
III. During the experiment, the scientist conducted random tests with bizarre equipment just to entertain himself, showing there was a method to his madness.
1.Only I
2.Only II and III
3.Only I and II
4.All I, II, and III
5.Only III
Correct Answer : 3
Solution :
The idiom "a method to one's madness" refers to seemingly bizarre or chaotic behavior that actually has a logical purpose or hidden structure behind it.
I: Correct Usage - Marcus's messy system is intentionally designed and functional, which fits the idiom perfectly.
II: Correct Usage - Although the playwright's work seemed confusing at first, the underlying structure and symbolism revealed intentional design, demonstrating the idiom well.
III: Incorrect Usage - The scientist's actions were purely for amusement without purpose, so there's no actual method, making this an incorrect usage of the idiom.
Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
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