Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the option which means the same as the group of words given.

A hunting weapon which comes back, used by Australian Aborigines

Options:

harpoon

cutlass

slingshot

boomerang

Correct Answer:

boomerang

Explanation:

The option that means the same as the group of words "a hunting weapon which comes back, used by Australian Aborigines" is boomerang.

  • Harpoon is a spear with a long shaft and a detachable barbed head, used for catching whales or large fish.
  • Cutlass is a short, heavy sword with a curved blade.
  • Slingshot is a device for throwing small stones or pellets by means of a flexible band.
  • Boomerang is a curved wooden throwing stick that returns to the thrower after being thrown.