Which foreign phrase can replace the underlined words in the sentence below?
Kabir told me in a very low voice that the class would end early.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → sotto voce
In the given sentence, in a very low voice means speaking very softly. The foreign phrase for it is sotto voce. Example: Grandmother spoke in a very low voice so that the baby would not wake.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) tete-a-tete | a private talk between two people | The two captains had a short tete-a-tete before the toss. |
| (2) sotto voce (answer) | in a quiet voice, so that others do not hear | During the assembly, Rohan made a joke sotto voce and his friends giggled. |
| (3) in camera | in private, with the public and the press kept out (used for court hearings) | The hearing about the custody of the child was held in camera. |
| (4) nota bene | note well, used to point to something important | The teacher wrote nota bene beside the most important rule in the notice. |