Which foreign word can best replace the underlined words in the sentence?
The students who cleaned up the lake shore deserve praise and credit for their hard work.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → kudos
Praise and credit are words of approval and honour for something done well. The foreign word for them is kudos. Example: The bus driver got praise and credit for his quick thinking.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) tour de force | a piece of work or a performance done with great skill | Anika’s science model was a tour de force. |
| (2) bonhomie | a cheerful, friendly manner | The new neighbour won everyone over with his easy bonhomie. |
| (3) carte blanche | full freedom to act as one wishes | The coach was given carte blanche to pick the team. |
| (4) kudos (answer) | praise and respect earned by an achievement | Our school band won kudos from the chief guest for its Republic Day show. |