Question

Match the different meanings of ‘face’ and ‘bear’ with the correct usage in the sentences given in the table below. (n. stands for the word noun and v. stands for the word verb.)

Words	Meanings	Sentences
face	1. (n.) the front part of a person’s head from the forehead to the chin	(i) Ravi turned to face his father, when he was called.
	2. (v.) to be positioned with the face or front towards	(ii) The face of the clock was painted red and blue.
	3. (v.) to deal with a difficult task or situation	(iii) She has a round, smiling face.
	4. (n.) the front or surface of a thing	(iv) We should be ready to face life’s challenges.
bear	1. (v.) tolerate	(i) The trees that I planted in my garden took a long time to bear fruit.
	2. (v.) accept	(ii) I spotted a bear on a wildlife safari.
	3. (n.) a large heavy mammal	(iii) Riya agreed to bear the responsibilities with confidence.
	4. (v.) produce; give birth to	(iv) I can’t bear the sound of vehicles honking.

Answer 1

Words	Meanings	Correct Sentences
face	1. (n.) the front part of a person’s head from the forehead to the chin	(iii) She has a round, smiling face.
	2. (v.) to be positioned with the face or front towards	(i) Ravi turned to face his father, when he was called.
	3. (v.) to deal with a difficult task or situation	(iv) We should be ready to face life’s challenges.
	4. (n.) the front or surface of a thing	(ii) The face of the clock was painted red and blue.
bear	1. (v.) tolerate	(iv) I can’t bear the sound of vehicles honking.
	2. (v.) accept	(iii) Riya agreed to bear the responsibilities with confidence.
	3. (n.) a large heavy mammal	(ii) I spotted a bear on a wildlife safari.
	4. (v.) produce; give birth to	(i) The trees that I planted in my garden took a long time to bear fruit.