Select the option closest in meaning to the underlined word.
During the lesson on the Mughal Empire, Mr Rao digressed to talk about his own school days in Shimla.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Strayed
In the given sentence, digressed means moved away from the main topic while speaking or writing. Its synonym is strayed. Example: Asha digressed from her speech on pollution to talk about her pet parrot.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Paused | stopped for a short time (a short stop, not going off the topic) | The bus driver paused at the toll gate to buy water. |
| (2) Hesitated | waited before doing something because of doubt | Priya hesitated before jumping into the deep end of the pool. |
| (3) Strayed (answer) | moved away from the right path or the main subject (same as digressed) | The discussion strayed from the school trip to the latest cricket score. |
| (4) Rushed | did something very quickly | Dev rushed through his breakfast to catch the school van. |
| Synonyms of digressed: strayed, wandered, drifted, deviated Antonyms of digressed: kept to the point, focused, stayed on track |