Match the foreign words/phrases given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II.
| List-I (Foreign words/phrases) | List-II (Meanings) |
|---|---|
| (A) Eureka | (I) a school for very young children |
| (B) Voila | (II) in fashion, up to date |
| (C) A la mode | (III) “there it is”, said when showing something just done |
| (D) Kindergarten | (IV) a cry of joy at a sudden discovery |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Eureka | (IV) a cry of joy at a sudden discovery | Eureka is a cry of joy when one suddenly finds or solves something. | “Eureka!” shouted Aman when he finally solved the puzzle. |
| (B) Voila | (III) “there it is”, said when showing something just done | Voila means “there it is”. It is said when one shows something that has just been done. | Mother lifted the lid and said, “Voila! Hot pakoras for everyone.” |
| (C) A la mode | (II) in fashion, up to date | A la mode means in fashion, in the latest style. | Wide-leg jeans are a la mode again this year. |
| (D) Kindergarten | (I) a school for very young children | Kindergarten means a school or a class for very young children, before Class 1. | My little sister started kindergarten in April. |