Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Choose the meaning of the expression "Alma mater":

(A) The house that you live in
(B) Family living together in a rented house
(C) Friends going on a trip
(D) The school, college or university that somebody attended

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(C) Only

(A) Only

(D) Only

(B) Only

Correct Answer:

(D) Only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (D) Only

  • "Alma mater" is a Latin phrase meaning "nourishing mother."
  • It refers to the school, college, or university where a person studied and often has an emotional attachment.
  • Example: Harvard is my alma mater.

Thus, the correct answer is: (D) "The school, college, or university that somebody attended."

OTHER OPTIONS

  • (A) The house that you live in  → Incorrect, as "alma mater" refers to an educational institution, not a house.
  • (B) Family living together in a rented house  → Incorrect, as it has no connection with the meaning.
  • (C) Friends going on a trip  → Incorrect, as "alma mater" is unrelated to travel or friends.