Match the sentences given in List-I with the foreign words given in List-II that complete them.
| List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Foreign words) |
|---|---|
| (A) Mrs Rao settled the quarrel between the two neighbours with great ______. | (I) bon vivant |
| (B) Add just a ______ of chilli powder, or the soup will be too hot for the children. | (II) finesse |
| (C) Uncle Raju loves good food, old songs and long dinners with friends. He is a true ______. | (III) imbroglio |
| (D) A small fight over parking soon grew into a messy ______ that pulled in the whole housing society. | (IV) soupcon |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Mrs Rao settled the quarrel between the two neighbours with great finesse. | (II) finesse | Finesse means great skill and care in handling a difficult matter. |
| (B) Add just a soupcon of chilli powder, or the soup will be too hot for the children. | (IV) soupcon | Soupcon means a very small amount of something. |
| (C) Uncle Raju loves good food, old songs and long dinners with friends. He is a true bon vivant. | (I) bon vivant | Bon vivant means a person who enjoys good food, drink and company. |
| (D) A small fight over parking soon grew into a messy imbroglio that pulled in the whole housing society. | (III) imbroglio | Imbroglio means a confused and complicated situation that is hard to get out of. |