Fill in the blank in the given sentences under List-I with the appropriate words given under List-II:-
| List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Words) |
| (A) The scientists have discovered a new ---- to combat soil erosion. | (I) flair |
| (B) A new system has been ------------- to control traffic in the city. | (II) flare |
| (C) She had a ------------ for languages. | (III) device |
| (D) The ---------- of the match light lit up the dark room for a second. | (IV) devised |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| A. The scientists have discovered a new device to combat soil erosion. | III. device | Device (noun): a tool, machine or method made for a particular purpose. After "a new" a noun is needed. (Device and devise sound alike: device is a noun, devise is a verb meaning to plan or invent.) |
| B. A new system has been devised to control traffic in the city. | IV. devised | Devise (verb): to plan or invent a new method. "Has been" needs a past participle: devised. |
| C. She had a flair for languages. | I. flair | Flair: a natural talent for something, used as "a flair for". (Flair and flare sound alike: flair is a talent, flare is a sudden bright light.) |
| D. The flare of the match light lit up the dark room for a second. | II. flare | Flare: a sudden, short burst of bright light or flame, which lit the room for a moment. |