Replace the underlined phrases in List-I

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Replace the underlined phrases in List-I with the words in List-II:-

List-I (Sentences with underlined phrases)	List-II (Words)
(A) She walked across the road slowly, with her pace being unhurried and relaxed.	(I) ecstatic
(B) The young child was very pleased and full of excitement when he received the gift.	(II) leisurely
(C) He was always looking at the situation in a way that was positive and hopeful, despite all the challenges.	(III) depressed
(D) She was sad and upset, feeling a lot of sorrow after hearing the bad news.	(IV) optimistic

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

List-I (Sentences with underlined phrases)	List-II (Words)	Meaning
(A) She walked across the road slowly, with her pace being unhurried and relaxed.	(II) leisurely	Leisurely means acting or doing something in an unhurried, relaxed manner.
(B) The young child was very pleased and full of excitement when he received the gift.	(I) ecstatic	Ecstatic means feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
(C) He was always looking at the situation in a way that was positive and hopeful, despite all the challenges.	(IV) optimistic	Optimistic means hopeful and confident about the future.
(D) She was sad and upset, feeling a lot of sorrow after hearing the bad news.	(III) depressed	Depressed means in a state of unhappiness, gloom, or despondency (sad and upset).