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प्रश्न
Insert the appropriate word/phrase given below, in the sentence that follow.
When the baby saw its mother it gave an ______ smile.
पर्याय
flattery
appealing
by fits and starts
dashed to
undetected
spirits rose
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उत्तर
When the baby saw its mother it gave an appealing smile.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences:
(a) one of / that of reading / known to / is / greatest / the / pleasures / man /
(b) a rich variety / adventure and wisdom / the / world of books / has / of /
(c) own / you / book / convenience / can enjoy / a / at your /
Here is sentence with some words in italics. Find phrases from the text that have the same meaning. (Look in the paragraphs indicated)
During monsoons it rains so heavily that tourists do not visit Coorg. (para 2)
Complete the following phrases from the text. For each phrase, can you find at least one other word that would fit into the blank?
(i) tales of _______________
(ii) coastal _______________
(iii) a piece of ______________
(iv) evergreen ______________
(v) _____________ plantations
(vi) _____________bridge
(vii) wild __________________
You may add your own examples to this list.
long term / on / reading / impact / has / a / one’s personality
good / is/ for / it / substitute / a / watching TV
is / the / it / hobbies / one / best / of
Guess the meaning of the following idioms and phrases and use them in sentences of your own. One is done for you.
One-size-fits-all – suitable for or used in all circumstances
Statement: The wrist watches have adjustable belts, so one- size- fits- all.
'Once bitten twice shy'
Adding different prepositions to the same action verb changes the meaning of the phrases, thus formed.
For example,
call out - announce
call at - visit
call for - summon
call up - make a telephonic call
call off - cancel
Guess the difference in meanings of the underlined phrases.
- a. He promised to look into the matter.
b. He asked me to look for his lost book.
c. I shall look forward to your arrival. - a. An epidemic of cholera broke out in the village.
b. The thieves broke into the locked house.
c. They broke up their friendship. - a. You must carry out your duty faithfully.
b. Please carry on with your work.
c. They carried off the trophy in the football matches.
d. Carry forward the remaining balance to the next page.
Fill the gap in choosing the appropriate idioms.
When the father learned about his son’s misdeeds, it ___________.
When different Prepositions are added to the same action verb meaning of the phrase, thus formed changes.
For example,
call out - announce
call at - visit
call for - summon
call up - make a telephone call
Try to guess the meaning of the underlined phrase and write them down.
- An epidemic of Cholera broke out in the village.
- The thieves broke into the apartment
