Match the sentences given in List-I with the foreign words/phrases given in List-II that complete them.
| List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Foreign words/phrases) |
|---|---|
| (A) The actor forgot his lines, but his quick ______ made the audience laugh. | (I) malaise |
| (B) Before dinner, the waiters went round with trays of ______ such as paneer tikka and mini samosas. | (II) ad lib |
| (C) The Kapoors invited their friends to a musical ______ at their house on Saturday evening. | (III) soiree |
| (D) After five defeats in a row, a deep ______ had settled over the whole team. | (IV) hors d’oeuvres |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| (A) The actor forgot his lines, but his quick ad lib made the audience laugh. | (II) ad lib | Ad lib means words made up on the spot, without preparing. |
| (B) Before dinner, the waiters went round with trays of hors d’oeuvres such as paneer tikka and mini samosas. | (IV) hors d’oeuvres | Hors d’oeuvres means small snacks served before the main meal. |
| (C) The Kapoors invited their friends to a musical soiree at their house on Saturday evening. | (III) soiree | Soiree means an evening party at someone’s home, often with music or talk. |
| (D) After five defeats in a row, a deep malaise had settled over the whole team. | (I) malaise | Malaise means a general feeling of low spirits or unease in a group. |