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Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :

List I
(Parts of Speech)
List II
(Word)
A. Noun1. Emanant
B. Verb2. Exodus
C. Adverb3. Outward
D. Adjective4. Exit


Code:
A B C D

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The correct answer is
2 4 3 1

Matching Parts of Speech

This question asks us to connect words from List II with their corresponding parts of speech found in List I. We need to identify whether each word is a Noun, Verb, Adverb, or Adjective.

Parts of Speech Definitions

First, let's recall what each part of speech means:

  • Noun: A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
  • Verb: A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.
  • Adverb: A word that modifies (describes) a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often answers questions like how, when, where, or why.
  • Adjective: A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Word Matching Analysis

Now, let's look at the words in List II and see how they fit into List I:

Noun Word Analysis

Consider the word 'Exodus' (item 2 in List II). An 'exodus' signifies a mass departure or exit, like the departure of a large group of people. This represents a 'thing' or an event, making it a Noun.

Match: A. Noun corresponds to 2. Exodus.

Verb Word Analysis

Next, examine the word 'Exit' (item 4 in List II). 'To exit' means to leave a place. This describes an action, so 'Exit' functions as a Verb in this context.

Match: B. Verb corresponds to 4. Exit.

Adverb Word Analysis

Let's look at 'Outward' (item 3 in List II). This word often indicates direction, like "The ship sailed outward." It modifies the verb 'sailed' by telling us where it sailed. Therefore, 'Outward' acts as an Adverb.

Match: C. Adverb corresponds to 3. Outward.

Adjective Word Analysis

Finally, consider 'Emanant' (item 1 in List II). This word means emitting or issuing forth. For example, "Heat was emanant from the stove." It describes the heat, functioning as an Adjective.

Match: D. Adjective corresponds to 1. Emanant.

Matching Summary

Let's summarize the pairings:

List I (Part of Speech) List II (Word) Reasoning
A. Noun 2. Exodus Refers to a mass departure (a concept/thing).
B. Verb 4. Exit Describes the action of leaving.
C. Adverb 3. Outward Indicates direction, modifying a verb.
D. Adjective 1. Emanant Describes a quality (emitting).

Following the order A, B, C, D, the correct sequence of numbers from List II is 2, 4, 3, 1.

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Similar Questions

  1. Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :

    List I
    (Parts of Speech)
    List II
    (Word)
    A. Noun1. Dually
    B. Verb2. Duplication
    C. Adverb3. Duplicate
    D. Adjective4. Duple


    Code:
    A B C D

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