From the given options, identify the meaning of the underlined phrase in the given sentence:
Akarshan is a resourceful person who can help us with the project. Moreover, he has the gift of the gab.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Someone who has the ability to speak with eloquence and fluency.
To have the gift of the gab means to be able to speak easily, fluently and persuasively ("gab" is an informal word for talk). The sentence lists it as one more useful quality of Akarshan, who is already called resourceful.
Example: With her gift of the gab, she can convince almost anyone.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| have the gift of the gab | 25-05 S1 29-05 S2 | – | – | – | – |