Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Pick out the correct meaning of the following pair of words:

(i) Sail (ii) Sale

Options:

(i) a boat (ii) receipt for money

(i) part of a ship or boat (ii) to exchange something for money

(i) to control the flow (ii) to be affluent

(i) to surf (ii) tax on purchase

Correct Answer:

(i) part of a ship or boat (ii) to exchange something for money

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (i) part of a ship or boat (ii) to exchange something for money

The correct meaning of the pair of words "(i) Sail" and "(ii) Sale" is:

(i) part of a ship or boat
(ii) to exchange something for money

Explanation:
- "Sail" refers to the fabric sheet that catches the wind and propels a boat forward.
- "Sale" refers to the act of exchanging goods or services for money or other consideration.