Choose the correct meaning of 'GRATIS' from the options given below.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → free
Gratis is a Latin word used in English to mean free of charge, given or done without payment. Its synonym is free.
Example: The museum offers guided tours gratis on Sundays.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) free (answer) | here, costing nothing (the meaning of gratis) | Children under five travel free on this bus. |
| (2) limited | restricted in amount or number (it says nothing about cost) | Seats are limited, so book early. |
| (3) grateful | thankful (it looks similar to gratis, but it describes a feeling, not something given without charge) | I am grateful for your help. |
| (4) impatient | unwilling to wait (it has no link with gratis) | The impatient passengers kept asking when the train would leave. |
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