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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Choose the word that means 'priced separately.'

Options:

A' la mode

A'la carte

Cul-de-sac

Hors d'oeuvre

Correct Answer:

A'la carte

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → A'la carte

  • A' la mode literally translates to "according to the fashion" and is used for dishes served with ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Cul-de-sac refers to a dead-end street.
  • Hors d'oeuvre are appetizers served before the main course.
  • A'la carte comes from French and literally means "according to the menu." In restaurants, it refers to a menu where each item has a separate price, unlike a set menu where a fixed price covers multiple courses.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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