Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Match the words in List I with their synonyms in List II:

LIST I

LIST II

A. Detect

I. Vast

B. Difference

II. Discover

C. Big

III. Seize

D. Catch

IV. Distinction

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer:

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

List I (Words):
  • A. Detect: To find or discover something, especially something hidden or unclear.
  • B. Difference: The state of being unlike or distinct in character, nature, or quality.
  • C. Big: Large in size, amount, or degree.
  • D. Catch: To seize or capture something that is moving.

List II (Synonyms):

  • I. Vast: Extremely large in size, amount, or degree. (Not a synonym for "detect")
  • II. Discover: To find something new or previously unknown. (Synonym for "detect")
  • III. Seize: To capture or take hold of something forcefully. (Not a synonym for "difference")
  • IV. Distinction: The state of being different or unlike one another. (Synonym for "difference")

Therefore, the correct matching is:

  • A. Detect - II. Discover
  • B. Difference - IV. Distinction
  • C. Big - I. Vast
  • D. Catch - III. Seize