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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II:-

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Words)
(A) The word home often ____ warmth and security.	(I) denotes
(B) Years of playing guitar gave her a large ____ on her fingers.	(II) callous
(C) In grammar, an asterisk often ____ a footnote.	(III) connotes
(D) Ignoring the beggar on the street was a ____ act.	(IV) callus

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Words)	Explanation
(A) The word home often ____ warmth and security.	(III) connotes	Connote means to imply or suggest an idea or feeling in addition to the literal meaning. Home literally denotes a dwelling, but connotes security.
(B) Years of playing guitar gave her a large ____ on her fingers.	(IV) callus	Callus (noun) is a thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subject to friction.
(C) In grammar, an asterisk often ____ a footnote.	(I) denotes	Denote means to be a sign of; to indicate or refer to literally. An asterisk literally stands for a footnote.
(D) Ignoring the beggar on the street was a ____ act.	(II) callous	Callous (adjective) means showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; heartless.