Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Matching Definitions

Question:

Embellishing the truth refers to adding fictitious details or exaggerating facts, figures or stories. Which situation given below is the best example of embellishing the truth?

Options:

The realtor describes the house, which is ten blocks away from the sea, as prime waterfront property.

Maria goes to watch a movie, and the next day, she tells her colleagues that the movie was excellent.

In a job interview for the post of a teacher, Harry, who has been teaching in a primary school for ten years, tells the interviewers that he is a very experienced teacher.

The football coach says that only the most talented players will get a college scholarship.

Correct Answer:

The realtor describes the house, which is ten blocks away from the sea, as prime waterfront property.

Explanation:

Option A indicates that realtor is embellishing the truth by saying that the house which is ten blocks away from the sea is a prime waterfront property.