Match the words in List - I with their meanings List - II.
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List - I |
List - II |
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(A) Calamity |
(I) Clear |
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(B) Clever |
(II) Capable |
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(C) Competent |
(III) Disaster |
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(D) Clean |
(IV) Skilful |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Calamity | (III) Disaster | A calamity is a sudden event causing great damage or suffering. A disaster is the same. The two words are synonyms. |
| (B) Clever | (IV) Skilful | Clever means quick to learn and good at doing things. Skilful means having the skill to do something well. The two words are synonyms. |
| (C) Competent | (II) Capable | Competent means having the ability or skill needed for a job. Capable means the same. The two words are synonyms. |
| (D) Clean | (I) Clear | Clean means free from dirt or marks. Clear means free from anything that dirties or blocks (clear water, a clear sky). In this sense the two words are synonyms. |
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