This question asks for the meaning of the idiom "Break the ice". Idioms are phrases where the meaning is not obvious from the individual words. To answer this, one must know the common figurative meaning of the idiom.
Correct Option: B) Begin a conversation
The idiom "Break the ice" means to initiate a conversation or social interaction, especially in a situation where people are meeting for the first time or are initially reserved. It refers to overcoming the initial awkwardness or silence to make people feel more comfortable and open up.
The question asks for the meaning of the idiom "A blessing in disguise". Idioms are phrases or expressions whose meaning cannot be understood from the ordinary meaning of its words. To answer this, one must know the conventional meaning of the idiom.
Correct Option: C) An unexpected benefit
This option perfectly captures the essence of the idiom. It describes something that appears negative at first but ultimately yields a positive, often unforeseen, advantage or benefit.
| Column A | Column B |
| a) improper | 1) varying |
| b) variable | 2) push |
| c) unyielding | 3) not correct |
| d) thrust | 4) unaffected |
To solve this matching question, we need to understand the meaning of each word in Column A and find its corresponding synonym or definition in Column B. We will go through each word individually and then combine the matches to find the correct option.
Combining these matches, we get: a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2.
Correct Option: D) a-3 ,b-1 ,c-4 ,d-2
| Column A | Column B |
| a) invalid | 1) premises |
| b) vicinity | 2) not true |
| c) treaty | 3) curveless |
| d) straight | 4) agreement |
To solve this matching question, we need to understand the meaning of each word or phrase in Column A and then find its corresponding meaning in Column B. We will go through each item in Column A one by one.
Now let's re-evaluate 'vicinity'. If a-2, c-4, and d-3 are fixed, then 'vicinity' (b) must match with the remaining option, which is 'premises' (1). While not a perfect synonym, in some contexts, the vicinity of a place might refer to its immediate premises or surroundings. Given the other clear matches, this pairing is the most logical within the given options.
Therefore, the correct matching is: a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3.
Correct Option: A) a-2 ,b-1,c-4 ,d-3
| Column A | Column B |
| a) tenable | 1) difficult to read |
| b) illegible | 2) defendable |
| c) splutter | 3) speak confusingly |
| d) roots | 4) family origin |
To solve this matching question, we need to understand the meaning of each word in Column A and find its corresponding definition in Column B. We will go through each word individually and then combine the matches to find the correct option.
Combining these matches, we get: a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4.
Correct Option: B) a-2 ,b-1,c-3 ,d-4
| Column A | Column B |
| a) ooze | 1) feeling in advance about future happenings |
| b) lad | 2) limit |
| c) restrict | 3) flow out slowly |
| d) premonition | 4) young follow |
To answer this question, we need to match each word or phrase in Column A with its correct meaning in Column B. This requires knowledge of vocabulary.
Combining these matches, we get: a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1.
Correct Option: C) a-3 ,b-4 ,c-2 ,d-1