Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word. DROP A. Temperatures can drop well below freezing in midwinter. B. A drop of rain just lighted on his head. C. Rice is the main drop grown in the area.
Both A and B
Understanding the Word 'Drop'
The word "drop" has several meanings in English. We need to evaluate each sentence to see if it uses "drop" correctly according to its established definitions. Common meanings include:
- To fall or descend, often rapidly or suddenly.
- A small quantity of a liquid, like a droplet.
- To let or cause something fall.
Analyzing Sentence A: Temperature Drop
Sentence A reads: "Temperatures can drop well below freezing in midwinter."
In this context, "drop" means to decrease or fall. Temperatures falling below freezing is a common occurrence, and using "drop" to describe this decrease is accurate and standard English usage.
Analyzing Sentence B: Rain Drop
Sentence B states: "A drop of rain just lighted on his head."
Here, "drop" refers to a small, distinct amount of liquid – a droplet. Describing a single droplet of rain as "a drop of rain" is a correct and common usage of the word.
Analyzing Sentence C: Rice Crop
Sentence C says: "Rice is the main drop grown in the area."
This sentence uses the word "drop" incorrectly. The context refers to agricultural produce, for which the correct term is "crop". The word "drop" does not fit here either semantically or grammatically.
Identifying Correct Sentences for 'Drop'
Based on the analysis of each sentence:
- Sentence A correctly uses "drop" to mean a decrease in temperature.
- Sentence B correctly uses "drop" to mean a droplet of liquid.
- Sentence C incorrectly uses "drop"; the intended word was likely "crop".
Therefore, the sentences that correctly express the meaning of the word "drop" are A and B.
Similar Questions
Below a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 (None of these) if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences.
CALLOUS
A. Most small business employers aren't callous mongrels who sack workers unfairly or at the drop of a hat to gain a sense of power.
B. Treating people like pawns and playthings in your own private emotional board game is cruel and callous.
C. History paintings had to be grand and callous, with subjects drawn from the Bible, classical mythology and history.
Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.
SCALE
A. We shall be making the product on a large scale next year.
B. She has a scale complexion.
C. The ruler has one scale in centimeters and one scale in inches.
Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.
ISSUE
A. He has taken a public stand on the issue of misuse of hospital funds.
B. She wiped her nose with a issue.
C. The authorities have begun to issue ration cards.
Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The long-term _______ of AAP is to replace Congress as the alternative pole to the BJP.
Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Bangladesh has also _______ as a top exporter in a cost-competitive global market.
Directions: The given question has one blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word for the given options that could fit in the blank correctly.
The whole scheme was ______, to fail from the beginning.
Directions: The given question has one blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word for the given options that could fit in the blank correctly.
The excess water started ______ forcefully through the waterway.
Directions: The given question has one blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word for the given options that could fit in the blank correctly.
Its current was very _________ and could take away big tree trunks.
Directions: In the following sentence, five words are given in bold, out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word.
Mr. Putin’s purported(A) objective of ensuring(B) the security(C) of his country(D) will not be acheived(E).
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It is a big blow for family(A) members to return without(B) being granted a meeting(C) after having incurred the necessary(D) time, travel, and other expanses(E).
Important Questions from Vocabulary
Below a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 (None of these) if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences.
CALLOUS
A. Most small business employers aren't callous mongrels who sack workers unfairly or at the drop of a hat to gain a sense of power.
B. Treating people like pawns and playthings in your own private emotional board game is cruel and callous.
C. History paintings had to be grand and callous, with subjects drawn from the Bible, classical mythology and history.
Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.
SCALE
A. We shall be making the product on a large scale next year.
B. She has a scale complexion.
C. The ruler has one scale in centimeters and one scale in inches.
Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.
ISSUE
A. He has taken a public stand on the issue of misuse of hospital funds.
B. She wiped her nose with a issue.
C. The authorities have begun to issue ration cards.
Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The long-term _______ of AAP is to replace Congress as the alternative pole to the BJP.
Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Bangladesh has also _______ as a top exporter in a cost-competitive global market.
