Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word:
In winter, our school blazers are made of thick, navy-blue serge.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → a strong cloth made of wool
| Serge (underlined word) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | a strong, hard-wearing cloth made of wool, often used for uniforms and suits |
| Example | Dadaji still wears the grey serge coat he bought forty years ago. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: a sudden, large increase — Incorrect. This is the meaning of surge. Example: Every monsoon there is a surge in the price of tomatoes.
Option 3: a light, shiny silk cloth — Incorrect. This is the meaning of satin. Example: Meera chose a pink satin fabric for her sister’s wedding blouse.
Option 4: a thin layer of soft padding — Incorrect. This is the meaning of wadding. Example: The tailor stitched a layer of cotton wadding inside the quilt to keep it warm.